Altec Recalls Digger Derrick Vehicles Due to Pedestal Tube Weld Cracks
Altec Industries is recalling 2003-2019 Digger Derrick vehicles because pedestal tube welds may crack, potentially causing uncontrolled movement and injury.
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 (pedestal tube weld cracks) that may result in uncontrolled movement and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall involves 14,389 units. The defect is that the pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement, which increases the risk of injury. Altec will notify owners and provide repairs as necessary, including a reinforcing kit. The recall began on April 3, 2019.
Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Affected units
- 14,389
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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