Altec Digger Derrick (2021-2023): Equipment
Recall 23V340000 · May 11, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
44
vehicles affected
44
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V340000
- Date
- May 11, 2023
- Maker
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 44
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Mechanical > Boom/crane/ladder
- Model years
- 2021-2023
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.
What can happen
Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2021-2023 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V340000?
1 model: Altec Digger Derrick (2021-2023), about 44 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V340000?
Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.
What can happen?
Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of 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.