NHTSA Recall 13V636000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 661 vehicles. It affects 2009–2013 Altec Digger Derrick.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V636000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 591 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | December 18, 2013 |
| Owner notification | February 19, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
Safety risk
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.
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 13V636000
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.