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HighNHTSA·19V365000·Announced 2019-05-13

Altec Recalls Digger Derrick Vehicles Due to Slope Indicator Placard Error

Altec is recalling 2009-2019 Digger Derrick vehicles because a slope indicator placard may falsely indicate the unit can be used on a 5-degree slope without leveling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed incidents.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall involves 1,036 units where the slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5-degree slope.

This defect may cause an operator to improperly set up the unit, making it unstable and increasing the risk of injury. Altec will notify owners and issue CSN 719, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2019.

Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Special Purpose Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
1,036

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DIGGER DERRICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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