CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
- Risk
- If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick trucks, built between October 2014 and April 2016 with the digger boom mounted in the corner, may have rotation bearing fasteners that were not properly torqued. Loose or improperly tightened fasteners can lead to structural failure, causing the digger derrick to move unexpectedly.
Unexpected movement of the equipment raises the risk of injury to operators and nearby workers. Owners should not ignore this recall.
Altec has notified owners and instructs them to perform the annual torque inspection on the rotation bearing fasteners at no cost. Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 633), and check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 201420152016 |
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