2017-2022 Altec Digger Derrick recall: mechanical
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 4, 2023. It covers about 353 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 353
- reported
- May 4, 2023
- owners notified
- Jun 23, 2023
Equipment: mechanical
- What is wrong
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.
- Risk
- An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3076.
Recall number 23V326000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 23V326000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2022 Altec Digger Derrick mechanical?
Yes. Recall 23V326000, reported on May 4, 2023, covers about 353 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 23V326000?
Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3076.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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