ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 1996: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V255000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 1996
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-05-22 2018-04-20 2018-04-25

Production Dates: 1992-11-01 - 2006-09-29

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 12

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.

Consequence

Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

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.