Altec Recall 23V340000: Equipment, Mechanical, Boom/crane/ladder

NHTSA recall 23V340000 · announced May 11, 2023 · filed by Altec Industries, Inc. · 44 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.

The risk

Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.

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

• 2021 Altec Digger Derrick
• 2022 Altec Digger Derrick
• 2023 Altec Digger Derrick

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.