2016-2021 Altec Digger Derrick recall: equipment
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 22, 2021. It covers about 878 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 878
- reported
- Jul 22, 2021
- owners notified
- Sep 15, 2021
Equipment
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V559000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 21V559000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2021 Altec Digger Derrick equipment?
Yes. Recall 21V559000, reported on July 22, 2021, covers about 878 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V559000?
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.
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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