Altec Recalls 2018-2021 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks for Structural Defect
Altec is recalling 2018-2021 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks because cracks in the subbase bulkhead plate can cause shear plate failure, increasing the risk of 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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracks in the bulkhead plate leading to shear plate failure) that can cause separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury. This meets the criteria for a Severe rating (Score 4) under the rubric for structural vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The recall involves 167 units where the unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate. This structural defect can cause the shear plates to fail.
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and the truck frame, which increases the risk of injury to operators or bystanders. No specific injuries or fatalities were reported in the source text.
Owners will receive notification letters mailed on April 8, 2022. Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate and add a reinforcement plate free of charge. 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 AERIAL DEVICE, DIGGER DERRICK
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 167
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 (2)
- AERIAL DEVICE
- DIGGER DERRICK
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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