Recall 20V174000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20200323
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.

Safety Consequence

If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2019 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.