Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V636000

Equipment: mechanical: winch

Altec Industries, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-09-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V636000

Equipment: mechanical: winch

Component
Equipment: mechanical: winch
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
53
Reported to NHTSA
2023-09-14
Owners notified
2023-09-22

Defect 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.

Safety risk

An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Scope of coverage

20 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
ALTEC Digger Derrick2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.