Recall
Altec Digger Derrick — 13V636000
NHTSA ID
13V636000
Make
Altec
Model
Digger Derrick
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2013-12-18
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
661
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 591
Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
Consequence
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.