Vehicle recall 16V307000 · May 16, 2016

2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick

The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.

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 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence: If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.
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: 16V307000
Reported to NHTSA: May 16, 2016
Filed by: Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 633
Owner notification: June 2, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 63
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 16V307000 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 (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014

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