CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.
- Risk
- The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.
- 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 2016-2020 Altec digger derricks and aerial devices set up for combined use, and equipped with radio remote upper controls, have only the derrick use capacity chart. They lack the combined use capacity chart. While operating in combined use, the operator may not have the rated capacity information available, which increases the risk of an injury.
Altec will notify owners and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if one is missing. This repair is free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021.
If you own one of these units, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing CSN 792, to arrange the free placard. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20162017201820192020 |
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