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NHTSARecalled Jul 7, 2021 · #21V512000

Gearbox May Allow Boom to Move

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Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2021 D2000, 3000, and 4000 Derrick diggers. A retaining ring in the gearbox assembly was improperly seated during production, allowing the boom to unintentionally rotate freely. Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Gearbox May Allow Boom to Move
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Altec will repair the gearbox assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 827.

View the official CPSC notice