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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
- Risk
- If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.
- 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 aerial devices and digger derricks have pedestal-to-turntable bolts, marked with head code 5252, that may fail.
If these fasteners break, the pedestal can separate from the turntable, which raises the risk of injury or death for operators and anyone nearby.
Altec will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the fasteners if needed at no cost. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall CSN 778, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20192020 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20192020 |