NHTSA Recall 23V636000

Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2023-09-14. An estimated 53 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 DL42 and DL45 Digger Derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.

Risk

An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.

What the manufacturer will do

Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3113.

Manufacturer campaign number: MAB 3113

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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall