NHTSA Recall 21V012000: Boom/crane/ladder (equipment)
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 213 vehicles. It affects 2016–2020 Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V012000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 792 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › BOOM/CRANE/LADDER |
| Report received | January 15, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2020 DH-B Series, DH-E Series, and D3000-E digger derricks set up for combined use and equipped with radio remote upper controls. These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.
Safety risk
The operator may not have access to the rated capacity information while they are operating the equipment in combined use, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and will require them to attach a capacity placard to the radio remote using a lanyard if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 792.
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 21V012000
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.