Equipment
- Component
- Equipment
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 280
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2020-09-24
- Owners notified
- 2020-10-29
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
Safety risk
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.