Vehicle recall 11V297000 · May 24, 2011
Altec DM45, DM47 and 1 more model
These units may have cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting that can cause the casting to fail.
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 dm 45, dm 47 and dm 50 digger derrick utility vehicles manufactured from January 2010 through September 2010. These units may have cracks in the boom lift cylinder rod eye casting that can cause the casting to fail.
- Consequence
- If the rod eye casting fails, the boom may suddenly fall causing death or serious injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will inspect the lift cylinder rod eye casting for cracks. Any cylinders found with cracks will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during June 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
- Notes
- Altec's safety recall no. Csn 545.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
- 11V297000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2011
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 545
- Owner notification
- May 31, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 227
- 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 DM45 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Altec DM47 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Altec DM50 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.