Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

22V349000

ManufacturerAltec Industries, Inc.Reported2022-05-18Affected477 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 E-series & DH-H series Digger Derricks. The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. If the connections are not correct, the hydraulic overload protection system will not function.

Risk

A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will inspect and reattach the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 858.

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Affected vehicles

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