ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2017: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V636000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-09-22 2023-09-14 2023-09-15

Production Dates: 2016-10-01 - 2017-12-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 3113

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2004-2023 DL42 and DL45 Digger Derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.

Consequence

An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.

Remedy

Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3113.

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.nhtsa.gov.