Vehicle recall 10V485000 · October 7, 2010
2008-2009 Altec Altec
The digger bail pins installed on these vehicles were not properly heat treated and can develop cracks during auger use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Altec safety recall no. Csn 537.OWNERS may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V485000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 7, 2010
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 537
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 578
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Altec (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Altec been repaired?
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