Altec Recall 22V349000: Equipment, Mechanical, Boom/crane/ladder, Controls/control Wiring

NHTSA recall 22V349000 · announced May 18, 2022 · filed by Altec Industries, Inc. · 477 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.