ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2022: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V340000

Make Model Year
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-07-07 2023-05-11 2023-05-11

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 3078

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 44

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection "HOP" setting.

Consequence

Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.

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.