Recall 10V485000: Altec industries inc.

Report received

Oct 7, 2010

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

578vehicles

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 2008-2009 digger derricks utility vehicles built from september 2008 through may 2009. The digger bail pins installed on these vehicles were not properly heat treated and can develop cracks during auger use. The digger could become separated from the digger bail allowing the auger/digger assembly to swing freely from the digger hoses.

Possible consequence

A swinging auger/digger could strike a bystander causing serious injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the pins free of charge. The safety recall began on october 29, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.