NHTSA Recall 23V216000: Body (structure)
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,967 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V216000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 3064 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | March 30, 2023 |
| Owner notification | May 26, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
Safety risk
A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3064.
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 23V216000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Aerial Device | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2016, 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.