2010–2012 Altec D2000 & 2010–2012 Altec D3000 recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks, equipped with winch units manufactured by Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products). The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture.
💥 The risk
A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.
🔧 The fix
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 602.
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
- 14V461000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 602
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 67
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 11, 2014
- 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.