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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V636000·Announced 2023-09-14

Altec Recalls Digger Derricks Due to Uncontrolled Winch Lowering Risk

Altec is recalling 2004-2023 Digger Derricks because an incorrect valve may cause the winch to lower uncontrollably, risking 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/mechanical defect in a heavy vehicle that can cause a load to fall, posing a significant risk of injury to personnel, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2004-2023 DL42 and DL45 Digger Derricks. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed. This error can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably, resulting in the load falling.

An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby. Altec will replace the load holding valve free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 6, 2023.

Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3113. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Special Purpose / Digger Derrick
Hazard
Affected units
53

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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