Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- Component
- Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 975
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-08-10
- Owners notified
- 2022-10-07
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2015-2022 DT65 and DT85 Aerial Devices. The weld between the base boom and the auger stow bracket could crack.
Safety risk
A cracked weld may allow the auger bracket to detach from the boom, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect and repair cracks found in the base boom, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3017.