NHTSA Recall 20V174000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 60 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Altec Digger Derrick.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V174000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 754 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | March 23, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 5, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.
Safety risk
If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V174000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.