EquipmentRecall 13V-390 · 2012–2013 Altec Digger Derrick
Altec Industries Inc. recall 13V-390 covers 1,743 2012–2013 Altec Digger Derrick for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V390000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
The risk
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.