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
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 (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
- Altec Digger Derrick (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
Has your Altec been repaired?
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