Altec · United States · High
Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick: Equipment — boom/crane/ladder
Affects Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick · 2018–2021 — about 167 vehicles.
The hazard
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational