NHTSA Recall 13V390000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2013-08-28. An estimated 1,743 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
Risk
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 586
Notes
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.