NHTSA campaign 13V390000 · Altec campaign CSN 586
Altec Recall 13V-390: Winch Bolts May Loosen
NHTSA recall 13V390000 (Altec campaign CSN 586) was reported by Altec Industries Inc. on August 28, 2013, with 1,743 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Altec Digger Derrick for model years 2012–2013. Owners were notified on September 12, 2013, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V390000 (also written 13V-390 or 13V390)
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Altec campaign number
- CSN 586
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 1,743 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Equipment
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 13V390000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Altec
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As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 13V390000.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 13V390000
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