2009 Altec Dm50 | 2009 Altec Dm47 | 2008 Altec Dm50 | 2008 Altec Dm47 | 2009 Altec Dm45 | 2008 Altec Dm45 — Equipment
Published May 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: May 24, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V297000, published May 25, 2011 and initiated May 24, 2011. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2009 Altec Dm50 | 2009 Altec Dm47 | 2008 Altec Dm50 | 2008 Altec Dm47 | 2009 Altec Dm45 | 2008 Altec Dm45 — Equipment.
What's the hazard
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 DM 45, DM 47 AND DM 50 DIGGER DERRICK UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010. THESE UNITS MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE BOOM LIFT CYLINDER ROD EYE CASTING THAT CAN CAUSE THE CASTING TO FAIL.
What to do
ALTEC WILL INSPECT THE LIFT CYLINDER ROD EYE CASTING FOR CRACKS. ANY CYLINDERS FOUND WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- DM50
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2009 ALTEC DM50 | 2009 ALTEC DM47 | 2008 ALTEC DM50 | 2008 ALTEC DM47 | 2009 ALTEC DM45 | 2008 ALTEC DM45
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Altec Dm50 | 2009 Altec Dm47 | 2008 Altec Dm50 | 2008 Altec Dm47 | 2009 Altec Dm45 | 2008 Altec Dm45 — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V297000 on May 25, 2011. Reported hazard: ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 DM 45, DM 47 AND DM 50 DIGGER DERRICK UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2010 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2010. THESE UNITS MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE BOOM LIFT CYLINDER ROD EYE CASTING THAT CAN CAUSE THE CASTING TO FAIL.
What should I do if I have this product?
ALTEC WILL INSPECT THE LIFT CYLINDER ROD EYE CASTING FOR CRACKS. ANY CYLINDERS FOUND WITH CRACKS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: DM50.