Mechanical: boom/crane/ladderRecall 21V-012 · 2016–2020 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries, Inc. recall 21V-012 covers 213 2016–2020 Altec Aerial Device for a mechanical: boom/crane/ladder problem, reported to NHTSA on January 15, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.
The risk
The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.