NHTSA Recall 22V071000
NHTSA Campaign Id 22V071000; Date: Feb. 9, 2022
shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Altec Aerial Device; 2019 Altec Aerial Device; 2020 Altec Aerial Device; 2021 Altec Aerial Device; 2018 Altec Digger Derrick; 2019 Altec Digger Derrick; 2020 Altec Digger Derrick; 2021 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder
Manufactured by: Altec Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 167
Recall Summary:
altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 dc and dm series digger derricks and am series aerial devices. the unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
How to Fix:
altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed april 8, 2022. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 851.
Recall 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.nhtsa.gov.
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