2014 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls

All 2014 Altec Digger Derrick recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

May 16th, 2016

NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V307000
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 633
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2014
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: June 2nd, 2016

Defect Summary:
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.

Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Summary:
Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.

Recall 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.

February 23rd, 2015

NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V101000
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 612
Manufactured Begin Date: October 1st, 2012
Manufactured End Date: June 30th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: April 17th, 2015

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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