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.