ALTEC 2018 ALTEC DT65-E Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 ALTEC DT65-E
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 ALTEC DT65-E vehicles due to equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder issues. If the operator's hand is resting on the plate it could be pinched as the boom is raised, increasing the risk of an injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 DT65-H and DT65-E vehicles. The location of the capacity placard plate could cause a pinch point between the boom and the placard plate.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the operator's hand is resting on the plate it could be pinched as the boom is raised, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Altec will notify owners, and owners will receive instructions to relocate the placard plate from the left-hand control pod to the right-hand control pod, free of charge. The recall began on April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 800.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026