NHTSA Recall 12V423000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V423000; Date: Aug. 30, 2012
The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Altec Digger Derrick; 2012 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,193
Recall Summary:
Altec industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 digger derrick vehicles equipped with a pengo digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the pengo digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact altec industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 568. Customers may 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 12, 2012
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