NHTSA recall 11V297000
Equipment
Altec DM45 and 2 more
Reported May 24, 2011227 vehicles affectedALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number CSN 545Built Jan 1, 2010 – Sep 30, 2010
The defect
Altec IS recalling certain model year 2008-2009 dm 45, dm 47 and dm 50 digger derrick utility vehicles manufactured from january 2010 through september 2010. these units may have cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting that can cause the casting to fail.
The risk
If the rod eye casting fails, the boom may suddenly fall causing death or serious injury.
The remedy
Altec will inspect the lift cylinder rod eye casting for cracks. any cylinders found with cracks will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.