Recall 10V481000: Altec industries inc.

Report received

Oct 5, 2010

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

592vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Altec is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 altec digger derricks built from april 2009 through may 2010. The turntable devices on these vehicles have used high strength fasteners that may fail due to stress corrosion and cracking.

Possible consequence

Failure of a fastener could cause the pedestal to separate from the turntable and may cause an occupant to fall from the vehicle and suffer injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on october 15, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.