Vehicle recall 20V282000 · May 19, 2020
Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick
The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and A77 Aerial Devices and D2, D3, D4, DH-B and DH-H Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
- Consequence
- If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 760.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V282000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 19, 2020
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 760
- Owner notification
- July 2, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 157
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Aerial Device (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
- Altec Digger Derrick (2018-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.