NHTSA Campaign 21V512000
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:HOSES/CABLES/RODS/GEARS/STRUT/CYLINDER
Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported Jul 7, 2021 · 43 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 D2000, 3000, and 4000 Derrick diggers. A retaining ring in the gearbox assembly was improperly seated during production, allowing the boom to unintentionally rotate freely.
Consequence
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will repair the gearbox assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 827.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | D2000 | 2020 | 43 |
| ALTEC | D2000 | 2021 | 43 |
| ALTEC | D3000 | 2020 | 43 |
| ALTEC | D3000 | 2021 | 43 |
| ALTEC | D4000 | 2020 | 43 |
| ALTEC | D4000 | 2021 | 43 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V512000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.