Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
Altec Industries – Pole Guide Joystick May Be Activated Inadvertently
| Report Received Date | 07/22/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21V559000 |
| Consequence Summary | An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 829. |
| Recall Code | CSN 829 |
| Potentially Affected | 878 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V559000) |
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