Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V174000 Reported March 23, 2020

Pole guide may be opened unintentionally

Q: What is recall 20V174000?

NHTSA recall 20V174000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on March 23, 2020. It addresses: Pole guide may be opened unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V174000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 754

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 23, 2020

Completion Rate

90.00

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc. (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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. the recall began may 5, 2020. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 754.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 20V174000 or campaign CSN 754.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 20V174000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V174000?

NHTSA recall 20V174000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on March 23, 2020. It addresses: Pole guide may be opened unintentionally. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V174000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 754. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.