Altec Digger Derrick (2011-2012): Equipment
Recall 12V423000 · Aug 30, 2012 · Altec Industries Inc.
2,193
vehicles affected
2,193
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V423000
- Date
- Aug 30, 2012
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,193
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
What can happen
The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V423000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (2011-2012), about 2,193 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V423000?
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
What can happen?
The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
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.