Recall
Altec Digger Derrick — 16V307000
NHTSA ID
16V307000
Make
Altec
Model
Digger Derrick
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-05-16
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
63
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 633
Summary
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence
If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.