CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 DL42 and DL45 Digger Derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
- Risk
- An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3113.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
This recall affects certain Altec Digger Derrick utility trucks. The hydraulic load holding valve may be the wrong part, which can allow the winch to lower uncontrollably so the load falls.
An uncontrolled falling load creates a risk of injury to workers or others standing nearby. Owners should be cautious around the winch and load until the valve is checked or replaced.
Altec will replace the load holding valve free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832, referencing recall MAB 3113, and check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023 |
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