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NHTSARecalled Jul 22, 2021 · #21V559000

Pole Guide Joystick May Be Activated Inadvertently

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Altec Industries, Inc. (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. An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Pole Guide Joystick May Be Activated Inadvertently
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice