The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V174000·Announced 2020-03-23

Altec Recalls 2019-2020 Digger Derricks Due to Pole Guide Control Defect

Altec is recalling 2019-2020 Digger Derricks because operators may inadvertently open the pole guide, risking loss of load control and injury.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the defect increases the risk of injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury reports or structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks. The recall involves 60 units. The defect allows operators to inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks.

If the pole guide is opened during other operations, the pole may become unbalanced. This can cause a loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Altec will notify owners and install a guard kit over the pole guide controls free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
60

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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