Altec Digger Derrick Utility Vehicles Recalled for Boom Cylinder Cracks
Altec is recalling 2008-2009 DM45, DM47, and DM50 utility vehicles because cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting could cause the boom to fall, resulting in death or serious 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 source text explicitly states that the defect can cause death or serious injury, and the product is a structural vehicle component (boom lift cylinder), which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects and significant injury reports.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 DM45, DM47, and DM50 Digger Derrick Utility Vehicles manufactured from January 2010 through September 2010. The recall involves 227 units.
These vehicles may have cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting. If this casting fails, the boom may suddenly fall, which can cause death or serious injury.
Altec will inspect the lift cylinder rod eye casting for cracks and replace any cylinders found with cracks free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. 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 DM47, DM45, DM50
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
- Affected units
- 227
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 (3)
- DM47
- DM45
- DM50
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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