2011 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Recalls (8)
- Campaign:
- 11V451000 on 09/01/2011
- Component:
- Equipment
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2010 - 04/29/2011
- Affected:
- 35
- Defect:
- Altec is recalling certain model year 2011 dl/dm series, d4000a, and db37 digger derrick service utility vehicles manufactured from january 2011 through april 2011, equipped with pq single axis boom controllers. the mechanical interlock (lock out) may not operate properly.
- Consequence:
- If the control interlock does not function properly, the control handle can be accidently shifted causing movement of the unit, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
- Correction:
- Altec will notify owners, and altec dealers will replace the hand controllers free of charge. the safety recall began on september 7, 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-go-altec (1-877-462-5832) for more information.
- Notes:
- Altec's recall campaign number is cns 550.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:
- 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:
- 12V423000 on 08/30/2012
- Component:
- Equipment
- Affected:
- 2,193
- Defect:
- Altec industries, inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 digger derrick vehicles equipped with a pengo digger extension shaft. a defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
- Consequence:
- The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
- Correction:
- Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the pengo digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 12, 2012. owners may contact altec industries at 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes:
- Altec's recall campaign number is csn 568.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
- 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.
2011 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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