NHTSA Recall 13V390000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V390000; Date: Aug. 28, 2013
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Altec Digger Derrick; 2013 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,743
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 digger derrick models d2/3/4 and DC/dl/dm manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is csn 586.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 2013
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