Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

23V003000

ManufacturerAltec Industries, Inc.Reported2023-01-12Affected45 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022 DC & DM Series Digger Derrick vehicles. During production, an incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the derrick rotation bearing.

Risk

An incorrect bolt in the derrick rotation bearing may cause the adjacent bolts to be overloaded during operation, which could cause separation of the rotation bearing, and increase the risk of an injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will inspect and if an incorrect bolt is found, replace the bolts affected bearing race, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3045.

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Affected vehicles

1 entry
  • Altec