ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018: STRUCTURE:BODY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V216000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-26 2023-03-30 2023-03-30

Production Dates: 2018-07-01 - 2018-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 3064

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1967

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.