The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V461000·Announced 2014-07-29

Altec D2000 and D3000 Derricks Recalled for Winch Drum Fracture Risk

Altec is recalling 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks because the winch drum may deform or fracture, increasing 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 defect (winch drum fracture) that increases the risk of personal injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks. These vehicles are equipped with winch units manufactured by Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products). The recall involves 67 affected units.

The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture. A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC D2000, D3000
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Construction Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
67

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 (2)

  • D2000
  • D3000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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