Altec Digger Derrick: Equipment

Affects Altec Digger Derrick · 2019–2020 — about 60 vehicles.

The hazard

If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.

What to do

Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational