Recall 11V451000: Altec industries inc.

Report received

Sep 1, 2011

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

35vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.