Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V559000 Reported July 22, 2021

Pole guide joystick may be activated inadvertently

Q: What is recall 21V559000?

NHTSA recall 21V559000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on July 22, 2021. It addresses: Pole guide joystick may be activated inadvertently. The recall affects approximately 878 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 · 878 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

21V559000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 829

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

878

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 22, 2021

Completion Rate

85.99

Defect Summary

Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 dh, d3000, dt65, and dt85 digger derricks. the operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.

Safety Consequence

An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 15, 2021. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 829.

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 21V559000 or campaign CSN 829.
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 21V559000

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

What is recall 21V559000?

NHTSA recall 21V559000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on July 22, 2021. It addresses: Pole guide joystick may be activated inadvertently. The recall affects approximately 878 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 21V559000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 829. 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.