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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.
- Risk
- A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will inspect and repair cracks found in the base boom, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3017.
- 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 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 aerial devices may have a weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket that could crack. A cracked weld can allow the auger bracket to come loose from the boom.
If the bracket detaches, the risk of injury increases. Owners should contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall CSN-3017. Altec will inspect the base boom and repair any cracks found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022.
Whether or not you have received a letter, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the inspection with an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20152016201720182019202020212022 |
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