NHTSA recall 21V512000
Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder › Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
Altec D2000 and 2 more
Reported Jul 7, 202143 vehicles affectedAltec Industries, Inc.Maker’s number MAB 827
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 D2000, 3000, and 4000 Derrick diggers. A retaining ring in the gearbox assembly was improperly seated during production, allowing the boom to unintentionally rotate freely.
The risk
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
The remedy
Altec will repair the gearbox assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 827.