Recall 12V423000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date

20120830

Component

EQUIPMENT

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.

Safety Consequence

The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2011	ALTEC	DIGGER DERRICK
2012	ALTEC	DIGGER DERRICK

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.