NHTSA Recall 18V255000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V255000; Date: Apr. 20, 2018
unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Altec Digger Derrick; 1993 Altec Digger Derrick; 1994 Altec Digger Derrick; 1995 Altec Digger Derrick; 1996 Altec Digger Derrick; 1997 Altec Digger Derrick; 1998 Altec Digger Derrick; 1999 Altec Digger Derrick; 2000 Altec Digger Derrick; 2001 Altec Digger Derrick; 2002 Altec Digger Derrick; 2003 Altec Digger Derrick; 2004 Altec Digger Derrick; 2005 Altec Digger Derrick; 2006 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 12
Recall Summary:
altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 digger derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
How to Fix:
altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin june 5, 2018. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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.
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