TEREX DIGGER DERRICK 2009: EQUIPMENT

Make : TEREX Model : DIGGER DERRICK Year : 2009
Build Dates : 2009-06-01 - 2013-11-30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V636000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-02-19 Date Received by ODI: 2013-12-18 Date Added to Database: 2013-12-24
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 591
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 661
Summary:
      Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube "the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger" may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
Consequence:
      A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Remedy:
      Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.