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NHTSA Recall 22V349000: Equipment: controls/control wiring

Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 477 vehicles. It affects 2016–2022 Altec Digger Derrick.

477
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2022
owners notified (June 29)
NHTSA campaign22V349000
Manufacturer campaignCSN 858
ComponentEQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › BOOM/CRANE/LADDER › CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING
Report receivedMay 18, 2022
Owner notificationJune 29, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 E-series & DH-H series Digger Derricks. The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. If the connections are not correct, the hydraulic overload protection system will not function.

Safety risk

A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect and reattach the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 858.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V349000

Make and modelModel years
Altec Digger Derrick2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

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.