The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13V636000·Announced 2013-12-18

Altec Digger Derrick Recall for Loose Feeder Tube Bracket Fasteners

Altec is recalling 2009-2013 Digger Derrick models because loose fasteners may allow the feeder tube to fall, posing an injury risk to nearby 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 risk-of-harm product where the feeder tube may fall and injure people nearby, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3, and D4 digger derrick models manufactured between June 2009 and November 2013. The recall involves 661 units.

The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube, a telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger, may become loose. This condition allows the feeder tube to fall, which increases the risk of injury to people nearby.

Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. 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 DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Construction Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
661

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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