Vehicle recall 21V012000 · January 15, 2021

2016-2020 Altec Aerial Device

These units only have the derrick use capacity chart and do not have the combined use capacity chart.

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 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.
Consequence: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 21V012000
Reported to NHTSA: January 15, 2021
Filed by: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 792
Owner notification: March 16, 2021
Vehicles potentially affected: 213
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder

Recall 21V012000 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 Aerial Device (2016-2020): 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

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