Recall 20V765000: 2018–2020 Altec Aerial Device, 2018–2020 Altec Digger Derrick
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 10, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 4,987
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
The risk
Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Altec Aerial Device
- 2019 Altec Aerial Device
- 2020 Altec Aerial Device
- 2018 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2019 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2020 Altec Digger Derrick
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V765000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 787
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 9, 2021
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology