2016 Altec Digger Derrick | 2018 Altec Digger Derrick | 2021 Altec Digger Derrick | 2020 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Published July 23, 2021 · Recall initiated: July 22, 2021
Summary
NHTSA records recall 21V559000, published July 23, 2021 and initiated July 22, 2021. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2016 Altec Digger Derrick | 2018 Altec Digger Derrick | 2021 Altec Digger Derrick | 2020 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- DIGGER DERRICK
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2021 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | 2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Altec Digger Derrick | 2018 Altec Digger Derrick | 2021 Altec Digger Derrick | 2020 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 21V559000 on July 23, 2021. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: DIGGER DERRICK.