NHTSA Recall 16V307000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V307000; Date: May. 16, 2016
If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Altec Digger Derrick; 2015 Altec Digger Derrick; 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 63
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 dl and dm digger derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
How to Fix:
Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 633.
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: Jun 2, 2016
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