Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.
What could happen
An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
The fix
Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3076.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Digger Derrick 2017–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V326000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 4, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jun 23, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 353
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 3076
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Back over prevention Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Structure Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Structure Oct 2, 2026
- Altec recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2026
- Altec recall: Forward collision avoidance Aug 21, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Jun 26, 2026
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.