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NHTSA Campaign 23V340000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER

Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported May 11, 2023 · 44 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.

Consequence

Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2021 44
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2022 44
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 2023 44

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V340000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.