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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
Recall 11V297000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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