Altec Digger Derrick (2009-2013): Equipment
Recall 13V636000 · Dec 18, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
661
vehicles affected
661
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V636000
- Date
- Dec 18, 2013
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 661
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2009-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is 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.
What can happen
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2009-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V636000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (2009-2013), about 661 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V636000?
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.
What can happen?
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
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.