Vehicle recall 11V451000 · September 1, 2011

2011 Altec Digger Derrick

The mechanical interlock (lock out) may not operate properly.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Altec is recalling certain model year 2011 dl/dm series, D4000A, and DB37 digger derrick service utility vehicles manufactured from January 2011 through April 2011, equipped with pq single axis boom controllers. The mechanical interlock (lock out) may not operate properly.
Consequence: If the control interlock does not function properly, the control handle can be accidently shifted causing movement of the unit, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and altec dealers will replace the hand controllers free of charge. The safety recall began on September 7, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-GO-altec (1-877-462-5832) for more information.
Notes: Altec's recall campaign number is cns 550.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 11V451000
Reported to NHTSA: September 1, 2011
Filed by: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 550
Owner notification: September 7, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 35
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 11V451000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Altec Digger Derrick (2011): 2011

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