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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there recalls for the 2012 ALTEC Digger Derrick?
- There are 10 recall(s) for the 2012 ALTEC Digger Derrick, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 249783 [USA]: An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 dl42 and dl45 digger derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall. altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed october 6, 2023. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is mab 3113. 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.Nhtsa.Gov.
Recall 141672 [USA]: An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 dl/dm, dl/dmb, dh, d/2/3/4, and dc digger derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope. altec will notify owners, and issue csn 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began july 2, 2019. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 719. 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.
Recall 132127 [USA]: Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
Altec industries, inc (altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 altec dl/dm, dl/dmb, and dc digger derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time. altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began april 3, 2019. Owners may contact altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 713. 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.
Recall 131589 [USA]: The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
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. 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 began january 9, 2019. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 703. 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.
Recall 117676 [USA]: If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 105183 [USA]: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 101000 [USA]: A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 98823 [USA]: If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 96693 [USA]: If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
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. 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. 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.
Recall 93931 [USA]: 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.
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. 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. 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.
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Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
SIL 3129 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that the cap screws used to mount the planetary winch at the turntable could be shorter than specified on certain d3000a/b and d4000a/b units built from january 2012 to december 2015.
SIL 3068 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from january 2010 to january 2023 may contain access steps with a handrail and side plate that come together in a small space causing a potential pinc
SIL 843 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that the lift cylinder pivot pin retainers may bend or break during use on dt80 digger derricks built from march 2007 to october 2021. If the pin retainer fails, the pivot pin will still be held in place in the turntable o
SIL 852 - EQUIPMENT: Altec has learned that the electrohydraulic outrigger/tools control valve on aa755l and a-series aerial devices and dlb, dmb, and d2/3/4000b series digger derricks could have the potential to produce a very small amount of flow into the low
SIL 841 - EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL: Altec has learned that on certain derricks built from 2008 to 2020 the diameter of the wire winch rope installed may exceed the maximum allowable diameter specified by the ansi a10.31 derrick standard based on the winch drum diameter. Use
No comms 2021-12 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: There are no manufacturer communications in accordance with 49 cfr 579.5 to report for december 2021 for altec industries, inc.
SIL 795 - STRUCTURE: Some customers have reported cracks occurring in the stationary frame tubes above the chassis frame rails of some hd35a pressure diggers built from 2005 through 2020. Investigation has shown this to be caused by improper orientation of the
SIL 677 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: 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.
SIL 669 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: This service information letter (sil) notified customers to add a ground wire to the electrical slip ring.