NHTSA Campaign 22V071000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported Feb 9, 2022 · 167 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018 167
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2019 167
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2020 167
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2021 167
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2018 167
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2019 167
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2020 167
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2021 167

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V071000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.