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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
- Risk
- Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
- 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
A boom pivot pin on certain digger derrick trucks may fail, which can cause the boom to move unexpectedly. This sudden movement increases the risk of injury or death for operators and anyone nearby.
Altec Industries will notify owners and instruct them to inspect their vehicle for defective pivot pins. Any defective pins found will be replaced free of charge. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 199219931994199519961997199819992000200120022003200420052006 |
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