Altec Recalls Digger Derricks and Aerial Devices Due to Missing Weld
Altec is recalling 2016-2022 digger derricks and aerial devices because a missing weld on the rear pole rack could cause the pole to drop, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 structural defect that could cause a component to drop, increasing the risk of injury, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, as well as AM55 aerial devices. The recall addresses a defect where the base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.
Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate and, if necessary, replace any required welds free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's 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, AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Affected units
- 1,967
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)
- DIGGER DERRICK
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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