7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-08-30
Description
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 digger derrick models d2/3/4 and dc/dl/dm manufactured june 2012 through july 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
Consequence
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners and altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin september 12, 2013. Owner's may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is csn 586.
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 #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-02-23
Description
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 digger derrick and aerial device vehicles manufactured october 1, 2012, to june 30, 2014, and mounted on freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.
Consequence
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on april 17, 2015. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is csn 612.
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.