NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. - Unseated Retaining Ring May Cause Cylinder Failure
Published: April 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V251000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. An improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement.
Affected Products
Unseated Retaining Ring May Cause Cylinder Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Unseated Retaining Ring May Cause Cylinder Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 25V251000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V251000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. An improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement. |
| Completion rate | 59.56 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3223. |
| Consequence summary | Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | CSN-3223 |
| Potentially affected | 900 |
| Report received date | 2025-04-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |