ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-04-08 | 2022-02-09 | 2022-02-09 |
Production Dates: 2018-07-01 - 2018-10-15
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 851
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 167
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.
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.
