2007 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Recalls (2)

Campaign:
13V141000 on 04/14/2013
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
1,057
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Correction:
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.
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.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
14V503000 on 08/14/2014
Component:
Electrical system:battery
Affected:
51
Defect:
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 aerial device and digger derrick trucks, equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. the specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin in september 2014. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 603.
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.safercar.gov.

2007 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
SIL 669
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This service information letter (sil) notified customers to add a ground wire to the electrical slip ring.
Bulletin:
SIL 677
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This service information letter (sil) notified customers to inspect the electrical slip ring for proper installation. slip rings found to be improperly installed are to be replaced.

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