CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Altec D2/3/4B, DLB, DMB, DHB, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The outrigger valves may be plumbed incorrectly. As a result, the outriggers could continue retracting after an operator has stopped controlling them.
- Risk
- If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death to those nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outrigger valve plumbing correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 739.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The outrigger valves on these digger derrick trucks may be plumbed incorrectly. As a result, the outriggers could keep retracting after the operator has stopped controlling them.
If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, creating a risk of serious injury or death to people nearby.
Altec will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the outrigger valve plumbing and correct it as needed, at no cost to you. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 739. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2016201720182019 |
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