2009–2019 Altec Digger Derrick recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
💥 The risk
An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Altec will notify owners, and issue CSN 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V365000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 719
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,036
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 2, 2019
- Built
- Mar 15, 2009 – Apr 15, 2019
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.