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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016 DLB Digger Derrick vehicles. The fasteners that secure the outer rotation bearings may fail.
- Risk
- If the fasteners that attach the rotation platform to the truck fail, the digger boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 650.
- 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
The fasteners that secure the outer rotation bearings on this digger derrick may fail. Those fasteners attach the rotation platform to the truck, so if they fail, the digger boom can move without warning.
An unintended boom movement raises the risk of injury to the operator and to anyone working near the vehicle. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and arrange the repair promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace them as necessary at no charge. You can also contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing recall MAB 650, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2016 |
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