Altec Digger Derrick (2012-2013): Equipment
Recall 13V390000 · Aug 28, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
1,743
vehicles affected
1,743
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V390000
- Date
- Aug 28, 2013
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,743
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Falls
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
What can happen
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V390000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (2012-2013), about 1,743 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V390000?
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
What can happen?
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
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.