The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·13V141000·Announced 2013-04-11

Altec Recalls Digger Derrick Trucks Due to Winch Drum Fracture Risk

Altec is recalling 2007-2012 Digger Derrick utility trucks because the winch drum could deform or fracture, posing a personal injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component (winch drum) that could fracture, posing a risk of personal injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks. The recall affects vehicles equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums.

The defect involves the winch drum, which could deform or fracture. If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the winch drum free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013, under Altec's recall campaign number CSN 574. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
1,057

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)

  • DIGGER DERRICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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