What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2011245
- Recall date
- 4 July 2011
- Make
- Altec
- Models
- DM45, DM47, DM50
- Model years
- 2008 to 2009
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Other
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 7
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain truck-mounted digger derricks, the rod eye casting on the hydraulic boom lift cylinder may crack and fail. This could allow the boom to fall, causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Authorized service centers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hydraulic boom lift cylinder.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2011245.