Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #21V559000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V559000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2021 dh, d3000, dt65, and dt85 digger derricks Includes 878 affected units, Pole Guide Joystick May Be Activated Inadvertently, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2021 dh, d3000, dt65, and dt85 digger derricks

Defect Summary

Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 dh, d3000, dt65, and dt85 digger derricks. the operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.

Corrective Action

Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 15, 2021. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 829.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V559000
Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2021-07-22T00:00:00
Subject: Pole guide joystick may be activated inadvertently
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 878

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN 829
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 dh, d3000, dt65, and dt85 digger derricks. the operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
Consequence Summary: An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 15, 2021. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 829.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 81.55

Metadata

SID: row-d5rb-ti6y~m9hr
NHTSA ID: 21V559000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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