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2016-2020 Altec Aerial Device recall: boom/crane/ladder

Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 15, 2021. It covers about 213 vehicles.

vehicles affected
213
reported
Jan 15, 2021
owners notified
Mar 16, 2021

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder

What is wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 21V012000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 21V012000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2020 Altec Aerial Device boom/crane/ladder?

Yes. Recall 21V012000, reported on January 15, 2021, covers about 213 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 21V012000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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