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HighNHTSA·13V390000·Announced 2013-08-28

Altec Recalls 2012-2013 Digger Derrick Models Due to Loose Winch Bolts

Altec is recalling 1,743 Digger Derrick models from 2012-2013 because winch motor bolts may loosen, causing the load to fall and potentially injure people.

What this means for you

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 defect where a component may detach, posing a risk of personal injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured between June 2012 and July 2013. The recall involves 1,743 units. The defect involves bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch, which may not be properly tightened and could become loose.

If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach, causing the load to fall. This failure may result in personal injury. Altec will notify owners, and service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts.

The recall is expected to begin on September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 for more information. Altec's recall number is CSN 586. 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 — Special Purpose Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,743

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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