NHTSA recall 13V390000
Equipment
Altec Digger Derrick
Reported Aug 28, 20131,743 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 586Built Jun 1, 2012 – Jul 31, 2013
The defect
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
The risk
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.