6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Posted on: 2023-05-11
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 dt85 digger derricks. The boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the hydraulic overload protection (hop) setting.
Consequence
Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 7, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3078.
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 #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-28
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 aerial devices (at, ta, l44, l45, lr8, aa, am, an) and d series digger derricks (dh, dl, dm, dt). The power inverter that converts electrical dc power to ac power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the ac output circuit.
Consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the ac circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the ac circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 22, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3103.
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 #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-28
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 aerial devices (at, ta, l44, l45, lr8, aa, am, an) and d series digger derricks (dh, dl, dm, dt). The power inverter that converts electrical dc power to ac power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the ac output circuit.
Consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the ac circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the ac circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 22, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3103.
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 #4 - 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 #5 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2023-07-28
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 aerial devices (at, ta, l44, l45, lr8, aa, am, an) and d series digger derricks (dh, dl, dm, dt). The power inverter that converts electrical dc power to ac power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the ac output circuit.
Consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the ac circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the ac circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed september 22, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 3103.
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: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.