ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2016: EQUIPMENT

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.