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- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks. The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.
- Risk
- Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test and replace the gearbox, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3130.
- 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 covers certain 2023 Altec Digger Derrick DC and DM models. The turntable rotation gearbox can fail under high loads because of a defect in the brake flange casing. A failed gearbox can cause the turntable to rotate unexpectedly, which raises the risk of injury to operators and nearby workers.
Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test the gearbox and replace it if needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number MAB 3130.
If you operate or own one of these vehicles, check whether it is covered and contact an authorized dealer or Altec to schedule the free inspection and any needed gearbox replacement. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2023 |
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