ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2016: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V559000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-09-15 | 2021-07-22 | 2021-07-23 |
Production Dates: 2014-10-01 - 2016-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 829
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 878
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 829.
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.
