ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2022: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V326000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-23 2023-05-04 2023-05-05

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 3076

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 353

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.

Consequence

An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3076.

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.