Altec Digger Derrick (2016-2022): Equipment
Recall 22V349000 · May 18, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
477
vehicles affected
477
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V349000
- Date
- May 18, 2022
- Maker
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 477
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Mechanical > Boom/crane/ladder > Controls/control wiring
- Model years
- 2016-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 7 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2016-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V349000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (2016-2022), about 477 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V349000?
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.
What can happen?
A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.