NHTSA recall 11V451000
Equipment
Altec Digger Derrick
Reported Sep 1, 201135 vehicles affectedALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number CSN 550Built Jan 1, 2011 – Apr 30, 2011
The defect
Altec IS recalling certain model year 2011 dl/dm series, d4000a, and DB37 digger derrick service utility vehicles manufactured from january 2011 through april 2011, equipped with pq single axis boom controllers. the mechanical interlock (lock out) may not operate properly.
The risk
If the control interlock does not function properly, the control handle can be accidently shifted causing movement of the unit, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners, and altec dealers will replace the hand controllers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 7, 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-go-altec (1-877-462-5832) for more information.