Recall 21V559000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20210722
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
Safety Consequence
An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 829.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2017 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2018 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2019 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2020 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2021 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.