Altec Recalls Certain Aerial Devices and Vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 AT200A vehicles built on Ford E-350 Cutaway chassis and 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices.
For the AT200A recall, Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge.
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Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 AT200A vehicles built on Ford E-350 Cutaway chassis. The rear tire size and load rating may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. Only 16 units may have been impacted.
Additionally, Altec is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load. Approximately 60 units are impacted.
For the AT200A recall, Altec will notify owners, and dealers will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 12, 2020. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.
Altec will notify owners for the DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks, and dealers will inspect the tires and replace any that are not the correct size and load rating, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 26, 2020.
Owners may contact Altec customer service at (877) 462-5832 regarding either recall.
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