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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
- Risk
- An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 829.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Altec Digger Derrick trucks from model years 2016 through 2021 have pole guide joystick controls positioned so close together that the operator can inadvertently move the joystick with their forearm. The affected controls include the DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 models.
An unintentionally engaged joystick can cause uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, which raises the risk of injury to the operator and people nearby.
Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. To get the remedy or ask questions, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 829. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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