ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2019: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V174000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-05-05 2020-03-23 2020-03-23

Production Dates: 2003-10-15 - 2019-02-22

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 754

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 60

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.

Consequence

If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.

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.