2022 Altec Digger Derrick: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 23V003000 · 45 units potentially affected · filed Jan 12, 2023
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022 DC & DM Series Digger Derrick vehicles. During production, an incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the derrick rotation bearing.
Why it matters
An incorrect bolt in the derrick rotation bearing may cause the adjacent bolts to be overloaded during operation, which could cause separation of the rotation bearing, and increase the risk of an injury.
The fix
Altec will inspect and if an incorrect bolt is found, replace the bolts affected bearing race, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3045.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V003000
- Manufacturer no.
- CSN 3045
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Units affected
- 45
- Report received
- Jan 12, 2023
- Owner letters
- Feb 16, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Digger Derrick 2022