ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2008: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V141000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-10 2013-04-11 2013-04-15

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 574

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1057

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group "formerly Gear Products" winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.

Consequence

If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.

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.