ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2015: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V307000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-06-02 | 2016-05-16 | 2016-05-16 |
Production Dates: 2014-10-01 - 2016-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 633
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.
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.
