Recall 22V071000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Report Date
20220209
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Safety Consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2018 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2019 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2019 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2020 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2020 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2021 | ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE |
| 2021 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.