2009–2013 Altec Digger Derrick recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
💥 The risk
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
🔧 The fix
Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.
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
- 13V636000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 591
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 661
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 19, 2014
- Built
- Jun 1, 2009 – Nov 30, 2013
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.