NHTSA : 22V071000

Campaign Details

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.

Proposed Solution

Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.

🚗 Affected Vehicles8

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.