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NHTSA Recall 20V587000: Equipment

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 280 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec Aerial Device.

280
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (October 29)
NHTSA campaign20V587000
Manufacturer campaignCSN 778
ComponentEQUIPMENT
Report receivedSeptember 24, 2020
Owner notificationOctober 29, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.

Safety risk

If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.

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 20V587000

Make and modelModel years
Altec Aerial Device2019, 2020
Altec Digger Derrick2019, 2020

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.