NHTSA Recall 13V141000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,057 vehicles. It affects 2007–2012 Altec Digger Derrick.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V141000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 574 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | April 11, 2013 |
| Owner notification | June 10, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Safety risk
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V141000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.