NHTSA Campaign 20V174000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Altec Industries Inc. · Reported Mar 23, 2020 · 60 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2019 | 60 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2020 | 60 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V174000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.