The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V346000·Announced 2018-05-25

Altec Recalls 2016-2017 Digger Derrick Vehicles Due to Starter Cable Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2016-2017 Digger Derrick vehicles because an improperly secured starter cable may chafe, causing an electrical short and increasing fire risk.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly secured cable) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury or property-damage potential.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 Digger Derrick DM, D2000, D3000, and D4000 Series vehicles built on Freightliner M2106/V chassis. The recall involves 133 vehicles.

The defect involves the starter cable, which may be improperly secured. This allows the cable to chafe, potentially resulting in an electrical short. An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and better secure the starter cable as needed, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. 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 DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Special Purpose / Aerial Work Platform
Hazard
Affected units
133

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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