Vehicle recall 23V636000 · September 14, 2023
2004-2023 Altec Digger Derrick
The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
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 2004-2023 DL42 and DL45 Digger Derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
- Consequence
- An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
- Remedy
- Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3113.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V636000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 14, 2023
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- MAB 3113
- Owner notification
- September 22, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 53
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Vehicles covered
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