Vehicle recall 23V702000 · October 19, 2023

2023 Altec Digger Derrick

The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.

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 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks. The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.
Consequence: Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test and replace the gearbox, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3130.
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: 23V702000
Reported to NHTSA: October 19, 2023
Filed by: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign: MAB 3130
Owner notification: November 21, 2023
Vehicles potentially affected: 48
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/crane/ladder › Turntable

Recall 23V702000 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 (2023): 2023

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