14 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2020-03-23
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 dt65-e, d3000-e, and dh-e digger derricks aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.
Consequence
If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began may 5, 2020. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 754.
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
Posted on: 2020-12-11
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 aa, am, an, a-class, ta, dm, dl, dxxxx, dc, and dt digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a dc pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
Consequence
Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began february 9, 2021. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 787.
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: 2020-09-25
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 aa55, am50, a77-t aerial devices and d2/3/4b, d3e, dhb, dhh and dhe digger derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
Consequence
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began october 29, 2020. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 778.
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 #6 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 aa55, am50 and a77 aerial devices and d2, d3, d4, dh-b and dh-h digger derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
Consequence
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began july 2, 2020. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 760.
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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2022-02-09
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.
Consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #10 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2022-02-09
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.
Consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #11 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2022-02-09
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.
Consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #12 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2022-02-09
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.
Consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
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 #13 - 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 #14 - 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.