Altec Digger Derrick (1992-2006): Structure
Recall 18V255000 · Apr 20, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
12
vehicles affected
12
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V255000
- Date
- Apr 20, 2018
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 12
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure
- Model years
- 1992-2006
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
What can happen
Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 15 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 1992-2006 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V255000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (1992-2006), about 12 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V255000?
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
What can happen?
Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.