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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 DT65-H and DT65-E vehicles. The location of the capacity placard plate could cause a pinch point between the boom and the placard plate.
- Risk
- If the operator's hand is resting on the plate it could be pinched as the boom is raised, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and owners will receive instructions to relocate the placard plate from the left-hand control pod to the right-hand control pod, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 800.
- 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 2017-2020 Altec DT65-E and DT65-H utility vehicles have a capacity placard plate mounted on the left-hand control pod in a location that can create a pinch point between the boom and the plate. If an operator's hand is resting on the plate while the boom is raised, the hand could be pinched, increasing the risk of injury.
Altec Industries will notify owners, who will receive instructions to relocate the placard plate from the left-hand control pod to the right-hand control pod. The remedy is free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing recall number CSN 800.
If you own one of these vehicles, keep your hands clear of the placard plate area when operating the boom until the relocation is completed. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA's website and confirm the repair with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec DT65-E | 2017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Altec DT65-H | 2017201820192020 |