Recall
Altec Digger Derrick — 13V141000
NHTSA ID
13V141000
Make
Altec
Model
Digger Derrick
Years Affected
2010
Recall Date
2013-04-11
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
1,057
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 574
Summary
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Consequence
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.