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
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 (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
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