NHTSA Recall 10V485000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V485000; Date: Oct. 7, 2010
A swinging auger/digger could strike a bystander causing serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Altec Altec; 2009 Altec Altec
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 578
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 digger derricks utility vehicles built from September 2008 through may 2009. The digger bail pins installed on these vehicles were not properly heat treated and can develop cracks during auger use. The digger could become separated from the digger bail allowing the auger/digger assembly to swing freely from the digger hoses.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the pins free of charge. The safety recall began on October 29, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec safety recall no. Csn 537. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 29, 2010
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