ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2012: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V390000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-09-12 2013-08-28 2013-08-30

Production Dates: 2012-06-01 - 2013-07-31

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 586

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1743

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.

Consequence

If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.

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.