Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Altec recalls Digger Derrick vehicles due to unseated retaining ring that may cause cylinder failure, (Apr 29, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:Altec Industries, Inc.
By Deja Rothschild
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling approximately 900 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles because an improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 25V251, Report receipt date: Apr. 17, 2025).
Remedy. Dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 13, 2025.
Contact information. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec’s number for this recall is CSN-3223. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Companies: Altec Industries, Inc.
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