ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2016: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V107000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-24 2017-02-17 2017-02-22

Production Dates: 2016-04-01 - 2016-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 650

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2016 DLB Digger Derrick vehicles. The fasteners that secure the outer rotation bearings may fail.

Consequence

If the fasteners that attach the rotation platform to the truck fail, the digger boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 650.

Notes

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.