2009 ALTEC ALTEC Recalls (2)

Campaign:

10V481000 on 10/12/2010

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

03/31/2009 - 05/29/2010

Affected:

592

Defect:

Altec is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 altec digger derricks built from april 2009 through may 2010. the turntable devices on these vehicles have used high strength fasteners that may fail due to stress corrosion and cracking.

Consequence:

Failure of a fastener could cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable and may cause an occupant to fall from the vehicle and suffer injury.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the fasteners free of charge. the safety recall began on october 15, 2010. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes:

Altec safety recall no. csn 541.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> .

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Campaign:

10V485000 on 10/13/2010

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

08/31/2008 - 05/29/2009

Affected:

578

Defect:

Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 digger derricks utility vehicles built from september 2008 through may 2009. the digger bail pins installed on these vehicles were not properly heat treated and can develop cracks during auger use. the digger could become separated from the digger bail allowing the auger/digger assembly to swing freely from the digger hoses.

Consequence:

A swinging auger/digger could strike a bystander causing serious injury or death.

Correction:

Dealers will replace the pins free of charge. the safety recall began on october 29, 2010. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes:

Altec safety recall no. csn 537.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> .

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