NHTSA Recall 23V702000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2023-10-19. An estimated 48 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks. The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.
Risk
Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test and replace the gearbox, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3130.
Manufacturer campaign number: MAB 3130
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.