ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2023: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V340000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2023 |
| 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
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.
Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
