2023 Altec Digger Derrick recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks. The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.
💥 The risk
Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test and replace the gearbox, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3130.
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
- 23V702000
- Manufacturer recall #
- MAB 3130
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 48
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 21, 2023
- 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.nhtsa.gov.