8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2018-12-12
Description
Altec industries, inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 digger derrick, aerial devices, and service body vehicles, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard fmvss 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began february 7, 2019. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 708.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2018-10-25
Description
Altec industries (altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 dhh and dhb digger derrick vehicles. The zone rating system may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Consequence
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the zone rating system software, free of charge. The recall began december 12, 2018. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 700.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2019-05-14
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 dl/dm, dl/dmb, dh, d/2/3/4, and dc digger derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
Consequence
An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and issue csn 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began july 2, 2019. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 719.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-10-07
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 altec d2/3/4b, dlb, dmb, dhb, dt65 and dt80 digger derrick vehicles. The outrigger valves may be plumbed incorrectly. As a result, the outriggers could continue retracting after an operator has stopped controlling them.
Consequence
If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death to those nearby.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outrigger valve plumbing correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began november 25, 2019. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 739.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2021-07-23
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.
Consequence
An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 16, 2021. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 829.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2021-07-23
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.
Consequence
An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Posted on: 2023-09-15
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 dl42 and dl45 digger derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
Consequence
An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Corrective Action
Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 6, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is mab 3113.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #8 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Posted on: 2023-09-15
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 dl42 and dl45 digger derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
Consequence
An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Corrective Action
Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 6, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is mab 3113.
Notes
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.nhtsa.gov.