Recall 10V481 affects 592 2009-2010 Altec digger derricks with high-strength turntable fasteners that can fail. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
Altec is recalling 592 2009-2010 Altec digger derricks because high-strength turntable fasteners can fail from stress corrosion and cracking. If a fastener fails, the pedestal can separate from the turntable and an occupant can fall from the vehicle and suffer injury; the dealer repair will be free once Altec makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The turntable device on a 2009-2010 Altec digger derrick is the rotating base that lets the boom assembly swing while the truck stays parked and stabilized. It carries the loads from the boom into the frame, so its fasteners have to hold clamping force while the equipment lifts, drills, and rotates.
On affected Altec units, the turntable uses high-strength fasteners that are vulnerable to stress corrosion and cracking. Stress corrosion is cracking that starts when a loaded metal part is exposed to a corrosive environment. Once cracks form in the fasteners, they lose strength and the turntable connection no longer has the same secure hold.
Altec did not report a warning sign before the fasteners fail. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
The scope is limited to the 2009 and 2010 model years, both listed under Equipment.
| 2010 Altec Altec | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2009 Altec Altec | Equipment |
| Units affected | 592 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed fastener can let the pedestal separate from the turntable, creating a fall risk for an occupant and an injury risk. Schedule the recall repair soon and keep occupants off the affected pedestal until the fasteners are replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Altec dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2010 Altec Altec is included in this recall.
- Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to confirm the current repair path.
- Ask about the free fastener replacement that fixes the stress-corrosion cracking risk in the turntable fasteners.
- Reference recall number 10V481 when you call or speak with the service desk.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it, and keep the vehicle out of derrick service until Altec confirms the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Altec's filing says the safety recall began on October 15, 2010, and dealers replace the turntable fasteners free of charge. At the dealer, an Altec technician removes the high strength fasteners used in the turntable device and installs replacement fasteners. Those parts and labor are covered under the recall. If your truck has not had this campaign completed, contact an Altec dealer or Altec service with campaign 10V481 and ask them to confirm the open repair against your VIN before work starts.
Timeline
| October 5, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V481?
Recall 10V481 covers 592 2009-2010 Altec digger derricks with high-strength turntable fasteners that can fail from stress corrosion and cracking. Altec dealers replace the affected fasteners for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2010 Altec Altec is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V481. If it is, contact an Altec dealer or Altec at 1-877-462-5832 to arrange the turntable fastener replacement. Reference recall number 10V481 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Altec dealers replace the affected turntable fasteners free of charge, with parts and labor covered for vehicles included in recall 10V481.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that a failed fastener can let the pedestal separate from the turntable. That can cause an occupant to fall from the vehicle and suffer injury. If your VIN is included, contact Altec service before using the equipment and ask how to arrange the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V481000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V481 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V481000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →