NHTSA Recall 23V326000: Mechanical (equipment)
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 353 vehicles. It affects 2017–2022 Altec Digger Derrick.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V326000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 3076 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL |
| Report received | May 4, 2023 |
| Owner notification | June 23, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.
Safety risk
An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
Remedy
Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3076.
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 23V326000
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.