Altec DH50E: Other

Affects Altec DH50E · 2019 — about 1 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On one digger derrick, there is no cover on the controls for opening and closing the pole guide. As a result, an operator may unintentionally operate the open/close controls while performing another boom function. If an unbalanced pole is being manipulated, it could be released, resulting in loss of control of the load. Safety Risk: If an operator loses of control of the load, it could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Altec Industries will notify the owner by mail and provide them a guard kit to install it over the pole guide controls.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

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