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HighNHTSA·23V702000·Announced 2023-10-19

Altec Recalls 2023 Digger Derricks Due to Gearbox Defect

Altec is recalling 2023 Digger Derricks because a defective brake flange casing may cause the turntable rotation gearbox to fail at high loads, increasing the risk of injury.

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 structural vehicle defect (gearbox failure) that increases the risk of injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, 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 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks. The recall addresses a defect in the brake flange casing of the turntable rotation gearbox, which may cause the gearbox to fail when subjected to high loads.

Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, which increases the risk of injury to operators or nearby personnel. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text.

Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test and replace the gearbox, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's 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 — Heavy Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
48

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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