Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

21V512000

ManufacturerAltec Industries, Inc.Reported2021-07-07Affected43 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 D2000, 3000, and 4000 Derrick diggers. A retaining ring in the gearbox assembly was improperly seated during production, allowing the boom to unintentionally rotate freely.

Risk

Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will repair the gearbox assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 827.

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Affected vehicles

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