NHTSA Recall 23V340000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2023-05-11. An estimated 44 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.
Risk
Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 3078
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.nhtsa.gov.