Altec Recalls 2009-2010 Digger Derrick Trucks Due to Fastener Failure Risk
Altec Industries is recalling 2009-2010 Digger Derrick trucks because high-strength fasteners on the turntable may fail due to stress corrosion, posing a risk of injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fastener failure leading to pedestal separation) with a potential for occupant injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risks.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Altec Digger Derrick trucks built between April 2009 and May 2010. The recall involves 592 vehicles. The defect is located in the turntable devices, which use high-strength fasteners that may fail due to stress corrosion and cracking.
If a fastener fails, the pedestal could separate from the turntable. This failure may cause an occupant to fall from the vehicle and suffer injury. No specific injuries or deaths have been reported in the source text.
Dealers will replace the affected fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 15, 2010. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC ALTEC
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Specialty Truck
- Affected units
- 592
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- ALTEC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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