CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
- Risk
- Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.
- 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 2018-2020 aerial device and digger derrick vehicles equipped with a DC pump may have a hydraulic check valve whose snap ring can fail. The broken snap ring can become lodged in a counterbalance or control valve, allowing the boom to keep moving when it should not.
Unintended boom movement can cause injury and property damage. Owners will be notified by Altec Industries, and the snap ring in the valve will be replaced free of charge by an authorized dealer.
To learn whether your vehicle is included, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 787. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 201820192020 |