Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 dm 45, dm 47 and dm 50 digger derrick utility vehicles manufactured from january 2010 through september 2010. These units may have cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting that can cause the casting to fail.
What could happen
If the rod eye casting fails, the boom may suddenly fall causing death or serious injury.
The fix
Altec will inspect the lift cylinder rod eye casting for cracks. Any cylinders found with cracks will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Dm45 2008–2009
- Altec Dm47 2008–2009
- Altec Dm50 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V297000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2011
- Owners notified
- May 31, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 227
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2010 to Sep 30, 2010
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 545
Notes
Altec's safety recall no. Csn 545.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.