ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V365000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-07-02 2019-05-13 2019-05-14

Production Dates: 2009-03-15 - 2019-04-15

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 719

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1036

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.

Consequence

An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and issue CSN 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.

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.safercar.gov.