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Vehicle recall 13V390000 · August 28, 2013

2012-2013 Altec Digger Derrick

The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.

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

Summary
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
Consequence
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
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
13V390000
Reported to NHTSA
August 28, 2013
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 586
Owner notification
September 12, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
1,743
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment
Recall 13V390000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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