ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2018: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V617000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-09-21 2018-09-12 2018-09-18

Production Dates: 2018-06-25 - 2018-09-04

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: MAB 692

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.

Consequence

If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.

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.