Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- Component
- Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 900
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-04-17
- Owners notified
- 2025-06-13
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. An improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement.
Safety risk
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3223.