Altec Recall 21V512000: Equipment, Mechanical, Boom/crane/ladder, Hoses/cables/rods/gears/strut/cylinder
NHTSA recall 21V512000 · announced July 7, 2021 · filed by Altec Industries, Inc. · 43 units affected
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 D2000, 3000, and 4000 Derrick diggers. A retaining ring in the gearbox assembly was improperly seated during production, allowing the boom to unintentionally rotate freely.
The risk
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Altec will repair the gearbox assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 827.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2020 Altec D2000
- 2021 Altec D2000
- 2020 Altec D3000
- 2021 Altec D3000
- 2020 Altec D4000
- 2021 Altec D4000
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.