Altec recalls 45 2023–2024 Digger Derrick vehicles because front bumper may have wrong bolts
The front winch bumper may be held on with incorrect bolts, so it could fall off the vehicle and become a road hazard, raise crash risk, or let the bolts fail suddenly during winch use and injure someone.
What to do
Altec will install the correct bolts on the front bumper for free, and owner letters will be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and mention recall number CSN-3375.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Digger Derrick 2023–2024
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.
- Units
- 45 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 9, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V665000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3375
- Model years: 2023–2024
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Digger Derrick vehicles. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Altec will install the correct bolts on the front bumper, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3375.
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