Recall 16V307 affects 63 2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick vehicles with improperly torqued rotation-bearing fasteners. The annual torque inspection is free through Altec.
Altec is recalling 63 2014-2016 Digger Derrick vehicles because rotation bearing fasteners on corner-mounted digger booms were not properly torqued. Loose fasteners can cause structural failure and unexpected digger derrick movement, increasing the risk of injury; Altec will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rotation bearing on 2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick units is the large bearing assembly that lets the boom rotate on its mount. The fasteners around that bearing clamp the rotating structure to the chassis and keep the corner mounted boom secured while it digs, lifts, and swings. Those fasteners need a specific torque, which means a specific tightness, to hold the bearing correctly.
On affected corner mounted units, Altec found that the rotation bearing fasteners were not tightened correctly during production. A loose fastener leaves the bearing joint with less clamping force than designed. Over work cycles, that joint can move more than intended, which puts extra load on the bearing hardware and requires correction before normal service continues.
Owners or fleet maintenance staff are directed by the unit maintenance manual to visually inspect the rotation bearing fasteners at 6 months and torque check them annually. Improperly tightened fasteners are normally found during those inspections, so maintenance records and the next inspection are the practical warning path.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2014, 2015, and 2016 model years for the same Digger Derrick equipment component.
| 2016 Altec Digger Derrick | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2014 Altec Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| 2015 Altec Digger Derrick | Equipment |
| Units affected | 63 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose or improperly torqued rotation bearing fasteners can lead to structural failure. That failure can let the digger derrick move unexpectedly and increase the risk of injury. Keep the unit on its inspection schedule, and treat loose fasteners as a reason to stop work until the torque inspection is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick is included in this recall.
- Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to confirm the free annual torque inspection process.
- Schedule the free rotation-bearing-fastener torque inspection for the fasteners involved in structural failure and unexpected digger derrick movement.
- Reference recall number 16V307 and Altec recall CSN 633 when you call.
- Keep the digger derrick out of service if fasteners are loose until the torque inspection and any needed correction are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the Altec service appointment, an Altec technician performs the annual torque inspection on the rotation bearing fasteners for the digger boom. The inspection is free under the recall. If the fasteners are not torqued correctly, ask the service desk to document what was adjusted and whether follow-up service is needed. Altec has a general reimbursement plan on file, so if you already paid for the same torque inspection before the recall notice, ask Altec customer service how to submit repair documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 16, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 1, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 2, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V307?
Recall 16V307 covers 63 2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick vehicles with corner-mounted digger booms. The rotation bearing fasteners were not properly torqued, which can lead to structural failure and unexpected digger derrick movement. Altec instructs owners to complete the annual torque inspection free of charge.
What should I do if my 2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Digger Derrick is included in recall 16V307. If it is, follow Altec's recall instructions for the annual torque inspection, and contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for recall CSN 633. The inspection is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Altec's recall remedy says owners are instructed to perform the annual torque inspection free of charge. Reference recall 16V307 or Altec recall CSN 633 when you contact Altec customer service.
What is the safety risk?
Loose or improperly torqued rotation bearing fasteners can cause structural failure. That failure can make the digger derrick move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury. Confirm your VIN, then complete Altec's free annual torque inspection if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V307000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V307 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V307000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →