CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
- Risk
- A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3064.
- 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 derricks and aerial devices may be missing a weld at the base of the rear pole rack. Over time, this can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height.
A dropping pole and rack increases the risk of injury to workers and others near the vehicle. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid operating an affected unit until it has been checked.
Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate and replace any required welds free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (recall number CSN 3064), and you can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2016201720182019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2016201720182019202020212022 |