ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2019: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V071000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2022-04-08 2022-02-09 2022-02-09

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

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 851

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 167

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.

Consequence

Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.

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.