NHTSA Campaign 22V349000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING
Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported May 18, 2022 · 477 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 E-series & DH-H series Digger Derricks. The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. If the connections are not correct, the hydraulic overload protection system will not function.
Consequence
A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and reattach the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 858.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2016 | 477 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2017 | 477 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2018 | 477 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2019 | 477 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2020 | 477 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2021 | 477 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2022 | 477 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V349000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.