Recall 18V745000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Report Date
20181022
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
5 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Safety Consequence
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2015 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2016 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2017 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2018 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.