NHTSA Recall 19V127000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2019-02-27. An estimated 14,389 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
Risk
Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 713
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2003 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2004 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2005 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2006 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2007 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2008 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2009 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2010 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2011 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2012 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2013 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2014 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2015 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2017 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2018 Altec Digger Derrick
- 2019 Altec Digger Derrick