Vehicle recall 13V141000 · April 11, 2013
2007-2012 Altec Digger Derrick
In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
- Consequence
- If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2013
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 574
- Owner notification
- June 10, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,057
- 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.
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