7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Posted on: 2011-12-28
Description
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 utility vehicles equipped with sure power battery separator devices, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). The battery separator can overheat.
Consequence
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and replace the batter separators free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 554.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-04-15
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-12-24
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Posted on: 2014-08-15
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 aerial device and digger derrick trucks, equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in september 2014. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 603.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2019-05-14
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 dl/dm, dl/dmb, dh, d/2/3/4, and dc digger derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
Consequence
An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and issue csn 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began july 2, 2019. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 719.
Notes
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.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Posted on: 2023-09-15
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 dl42 and dl45 digger derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
Consequence
An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Corrective Action
Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 6, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is mab 3113.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #7 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Posted on: 2023-09-15
Description
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 dl42 and dl45 digger derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
Consequence
An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Corrective Action
Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 6, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is mab 3113.
Notes
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.