2013 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Recalls (6)

Campaign:
13V390000 on 08/29/2013
Component:
Equipment
Manufactured:
05/31/2012 - 07/30/2013
Affected:
1,743
Defect:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 digger derrick models d2/3/4 and dc/dl/dm manufactured june 2012 through july 2013. the bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
Consequence:
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners and altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. the recall is expected to begin september 12, 2013. owner's may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. altec's recall number is csn 586.
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:
15V101000 on 02/22/2015
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
09/30/2012 - 06/29/2014
Affected:
5,142
Defect:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 digger derrick and aerial device vehicles manufactured october 1, 2012, to june 30, 2014, and mounted on freightliner chassis. in the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.
Consequence:
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Correction:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. the recall began on april 17, 2015. owners may contact altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. altec's number for this recall is csn 612.
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.

2013 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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