NHTSA Recall 12V423000

NHTSA Campaign ID number : 	12V423000
	
Vehicle Make / Model: 	    	Model Year(s):
     ALTEC / DIGGER DERRICK 	    	2011-2012
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. 	Mfr's Report Date: AUG 28, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V423000 	NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,193
Summary:
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
Consequence:
The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy:
Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. Altec has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 568. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.