Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V636000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V636000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting model year 2009-2013 dt80, and model year 2011-2013 d2, d3 and d4 digger derrick models manufactured june 2009 through november 2013 Includes 661 affected units, Feeder Tube Bracket Failure, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2013 dt80, and model year 2011-2013 d2, d3 and d4 digger derrick models manufactured june 2009 through november 2013
Defect Summary
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 dt80, and model year 2011-2013 d2, d3 and d4 digger derrick models manufactured june 2009 through november 2013. the fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
Corrective Action
Altec will notify owners, and altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2014. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 591.