Recall 19V365000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Report Date
20190513
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Affected Vehicles
11 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
Safety Consequence
An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and issue CSN 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2010 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2011 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2012 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2013 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2014 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2015 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2016 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2017 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2018 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2019 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.