NHTSA Recall 13V636000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V636000; Date: Dec. 18, 2013
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Altec Digger Derrick; 2010 Altec Digger Derrick; 2011 Altec Digger Derrick; 2012 Altec Digger Derrick; 2013 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 661
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 dt80, and model year 2011-2013 d2, d3 and d4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 591.
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: Feb 19, 2014
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