ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2012: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V423000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-10-12 | 2012-08-30 | 2012-08-31 |
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 568
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2193
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 568.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
