Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V587000 Reported September 24, 2020

Fastener failure may cause pedestal separation

Q: What is recall 20V587000?

NHTSA recall 20V587000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on September 24, 2020. It addresses: Fastener failure may cause pedestal separation. The recall affects approximately 280 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 · 280 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

20V587000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 778

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

280

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 24, 2020

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 aa55, am50, a77-t aerial devices and d2/3/4b, d3e, dhb, dhh and dhe digger derricks. the bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.

Safety Consequence

If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. this recall began october 29, 2020. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 778.

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 20V587000 or campaign CSN 778.
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 20V587000

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

What is recall 20V587000?

NHTSA recall 20V587000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on September 24, 2020. It addresses: Fastener failure may cause pedestal separation. The recall affects approximately 280 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 20V587000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 778. 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.