NHTSA recall campaign
22V071000
ManufacturerAltec Industries, Inc.Reported2022-02-09Affected167 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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