NHTSA recall 23V892000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Old Dominion Brush Co. Trailer Mount Unit and 1 more
Reported Dec 22, 2023195 vehicles affectedAlamo Group Inc.
The defect
Alamo Group Inc. (Alamo) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Old Dominion Brush Company DCL1000SE25, DCL800SM30, DCL800SM25, DCL800SM20, DCL800TM30, DCL800TM25, DCL800TM20, and DCL750 vehicles. The bolt between the connecting rod and yoke on the hoist can shear, resulting in hoist failure.
The risk
Hoist failure can lead to the dump body dropping and colliding forcefully with the chassis, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the hoist and add a pressure relief valve and replace the bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2024. Owners may contact Old Dominion Brush Company customer service at 804-887-4541.