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NHTSARecalled Sep 1, 2011 · #11V451000

UNINTENTIONAL BOOM FUNCTION/MECHANICAL INTERLOCK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 DL/DM SERIES, D4000A, AND DB37 DIGGER DERRICK SERVICE UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2011 THROUGH APRIL 2011, EQUIPPED WITH PQ SINGLE AXIS BOOM CONTROLLERS. THE MECHANICAL INTERLOCK (LOCK OUT) MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY. IF THE CONTROL INTERLOCK DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY, THE CONTROL HANDLE CAN BE ACCIDENTLY SHIFTED CAUSING MOVEMENT OF THE UNIT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Product details

Product
UNINTENTIONAL BOOM FUNCTION/MECHANICAL INTERLOCK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
2011 DL, D4000A, DB37, 2011 THROUGH
UPCs

What you should do

ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND ALTEC DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAND CONTROLLERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-GO-ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) FOR MORE INFORMATION.

View the official CPSC notice