Recall
Altec Digger Derrick — 18V745000
NHTSA ID
18V745000
Make
Altec
Model
Digger Derrick
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-10-22
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Units Affected
175
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 700
Summary
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Consequence
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.