NHTSA Campaign 19V127000
EQUIPMENT
Issued by Altec Industries Inc. · Reported Feb 27, 2019 · 14,389 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
Consequence
Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2003 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2004 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2005 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2006 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2007 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2008 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2009 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2010 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2011 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2012 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2013 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2014 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2015 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2016 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2017 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2018 | 14,389 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2019 | 14,389 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V127000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.