NHTSA recall 13V141000
Equipment
Altec Digger Derrick
Reported Apr 11, 20131,057 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 574
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
The risk
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.