2009 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Recalls (6)

Campaign:
11V600000 on 12/27/2011
Component:
Equipment:electrical
Affected:
129
Defect:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 utility vehicles equipped with sure power battery separator devices, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). the battery separator can overheat.
Consequence:
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners and replace the batter separators free of charge. the safety recall began on january 11, 2012. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 554.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> .

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:
13V636000 on 12/23/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
05/31/2009 - 11/29/2013
Affected:
661
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 dt80, and model year 2011-2013 d2, d3 and d4 digger derrick models manufactured june 2009 through november 2013. the fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
Consequence:
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2014. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 591.
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.

Campaign:
18V791000 on 11/13/2018
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
02/28/2008 - 06/29/2018
Affected:
331
Defect:
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 altec ac18, ac23, ac26, ac30 and ac38 cranes and d2b, d3a, d4a/b, dl42b, dt65 and dt80 digger derrick vehicles. the wiring on the 12v circuit from the chassis battery to the power distribution module (pdm) may be insufficiently sized.
Consequence:
The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the pdm, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 7, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 703.
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:
18V791000 on 11/13/2018
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
02/28/2008 - 06/29/2018
Affected:
331
Defect:
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 altec ac18, ac23, ac26, ac30 and ac38 cranes and d2b, d3a, d4a/b, dl42b, dt65 and dt80 digger derrick vehicles. the wiring on the 12v circuit from the chassis battery to the power distribution module (pdm) may be insufficiently sized.
Consequence:
The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the pdm, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin january 7, 2019. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. altec's number for this recall is csn 703.
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.

2009 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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