ALTEC D4000 2020: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V512000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | D4000 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2021-09-03 | 2021-07-07 | 2021-07-07 |
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 827
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2020-2021 D2000, 3000, and 4000 Derrick diggers. A retaining ring in the gearbox assembly was improperly seated during production, allowing the boom to unintentionally rotate freely.
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Altec will repair the gearbox assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 827.
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.nhtsa.gov.
