2008–2009 Altec DM45 & 2008–2009 Altec DM47 + 1 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 dm 45, dm 47 and dm 50 digger derrick utility vehicles manufactured from january 2010 through september 2010. These units may have cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting that CAN cause the casting to fail.
💥 The risk
If the rod eye casting fails, the boom may suddenly fall causing death or serious injury.
🔧 The fix
Altec will inspect the lift cylinder rod eye casting for cracks. Any cylinders found with cracks will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V297000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 545
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 227
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 31, 2011
- Built
- Jan 1, 2010 – Sep 30, 2010
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Altec's safety recall no. Csn 545.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .