Recall
Altec D4000 — 21V512000
NHTSA ID
21V512000
Make
Altec
Model
D4000
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2021-07-07
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
Units Affected
43
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
MAB 827
Summary
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.
Consequence
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
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.