The defect
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
The risk
Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
Altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: EQUIPMENT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2004 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2005 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2006 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2009 | 0 | 8 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2010 | 0 | 8 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2011 | 0 | 11 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2012 | 0 | 11 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2013 | 0 | 9 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2014 | 0 | 8 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2015 | 0 | 8 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2016 | 0 | 15 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2017 | 0 | 15 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2018 | 0 | 18 |
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2019 | 0 | 14 |
Other equipment recalls in 2019
121 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the equipment; Altec Industries Inc. filed 95 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019