Recall 13V141000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20130411
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Safety Consequence
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2008 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2009 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 2010 | ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK |
| 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.