2012–2013 Altec Digger Derrick Recall: Bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly…
NHTSA campaign 13V390000 · Equipment · filed Aug 28, 2013 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
The risk
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2012, 2013 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 13V390000 (manufacturer number CSN 586). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.