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Vehicle recall 22V071000 · February 9, 2022

Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick

The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to 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 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.
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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
22V071000
Reported to NHTSA
February 9, 2022
Filed by
Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 851
Owner notification
April 8, 2022
Vehicles potentially affected
167
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder
Recall 22V071000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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