NHTSA Recall 23V003000: Critical fasteners (structure)
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45 vehicles. It affects 2022 Altec Digger Derrick.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V003000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 3045 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › CRITICAL FASTENERS |
| Report received | January 12, 2023 |
| Owner notification | February 16, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022 DC & DM Series Digger Derrick vehicles. During production, an incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the derrick rotation bearing.
Safety risk
An incorrect bolt in the derrick rotation bearing may cause the adjacent bolts to be overloaded during operation, which could cause separation of the rotation bearing, and increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and if an incorrect bolt is found, replace the bolts affected bearing race, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3045.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V003000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 2022 |
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.