2008 ALTEC DM45 Recall

Campaign:: 11V297000 on 05/24/2011
Component:: Equipment
Manufactured:: 12/31/2009 - 09/29/2010
Affected:: 227
Defect:: 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.
Consequence:: If the rod eye casting fails, the boom may suddenly fall causing death or serious injury.
Correction:: 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .