Aerial Devices

CSN 761 – Tow Hitch May Have Incorrect Load Rating Markings – 2014-2020 Altec Aerial Devices & Body Only Units

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Altec

May 26, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V301000 Tow Hitch May Have Incorrect Load Rating Markings If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V301 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components TRAILER HITCHES, EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 500   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2020 … Read more

CSN 760 – Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation – 2018-2020 Altec AA55, AM50 & A77 Aerial Devices & D2, D3, D4, DH-B & DH-H Digger Derricks

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Altec

May 19, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V282000 Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V282 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 157   Summary Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and … Read more

SN685 – Incorrect Level Indicators and Decals – 2019-2020 Terex TL80 & TL80/112 Telescopic Aerial Devices

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Terex South Dakota

April 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V240000 Incorrect Slope Indicator and Decals If the aerial device is used with the chassis out of level it may result in an unstable condition which may cause the unit to tip, increasing the risk of injury to the operator and any bystanders.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V240 Manufacturer Terex South Dakota, … Read more

SN684 – Rod Eyes May Fail – 2009-2016 Terex TCX60/85 & SML65/90 Aerial Devices

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Terex South Dakota

March 20, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V168000 Rod Eyes May Fail If the rod eye fails the lift boom will drift down. The remaining cylinder may not support the boom fully and will slowly leak down. These scenarios increase the risk of an injury.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V168 Manufacturer Terex South Dakota, Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of … Read more

CSN 754 – Pole Guide may be Opened Unintentionally – 2019-2020 Altec DT65-E, D3000-E, & DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial Devices

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Altec

March 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V174000 Pole Guide may be Opened Unintentionally If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V174 Manufacturer Altec Industries Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 60 … Read more