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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.
- Risk
- If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.
- 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
Certain 2019-2020 Altec Digger Derrick aerial devices can have their pole guide opened unintentionally while operators perform other tasks. If this happens, the pole may become unbalanced and the operator may lose control of the load, which raises the risk of injury or death.
Altec will notify owners and install a guard kit over the pole guide controls at no cost. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing CSN 754. The recall began May 5, 2020.
If you operate or own one of these vehicles, contact Altec to arrange the free guard kit installation, and check your vehicle's VIN for any other open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20192020 |
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