Vehicle recall 12V423000 · August 30, 2012

2011-2012 Altec Digger Derrick

A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
Consequence: The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes: Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 568.Customers may 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: 12V423000
Reported to NHTSA: August 30, 2012
Filed by: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 568
Owner notification: October 12, 2012
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,193
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 12V423000 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.

Altec Digger Derrick (2011-2012): 2012, 2011

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