The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·10V485000·Announced 2010-10-07

Altec Recalls 2008-2009 Digger Derrick Utility Vehicles Due to Pin Defect

Altec Industries is recalling 578 model year 2008-2009 Digger Derrick utility vehicles because improperly heat-treated pins can crack, allowing the auger to swing freely and strike bystanders.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could cause 'serious injury or death,' which aligns with the rubric criterion for a score of 4 (Severe) involving significant injury reports or potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling 578 model year 2008-2009 Digger Derrick utility vehicles built between September 2008 and May 2009. The recall addresses a defect in the digger bail pins, which were not properly heat treated and can develop cracks during auger use.

If the pins crack, the digger could become separated from the digger bail, allowing the auger/digger assembly to swing freely from the digger hoses. A swinging auger/digger could strike a bystander, causing serious injury or death.

Dealers will replace the pins free of charge. The safety recall began on October 29, 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 — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
578

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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