NHTSA recall 20V765000
Equipment
Altec Aerial Device and 1 more
Reported Dec 10, 20204,987 vehicles affectedAltec Industries, Inc.Maker’s number CSN 787
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
The risk
Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.