Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V423000 Reported August 30, 2012

Pengo extension shaft separation

Q: What is recall 12V423000?

NHTSA recall 12V423000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on August 30, 2012. It addresses: Pengo extension shaft separation. The recall affects approximately 2,193 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 2,193 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V423000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 568

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,193

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

August 30, 2012

Defect Summary

Altec industries, inc. Is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 digger derrick vehicles equipped with a pengo digger extension shaft. a defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.

Safety Consequence

The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.

Corrective Action

Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the pengo digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. the safety recall began on october 12, 2012. owners may contact altec industries at 1-877-462-5832.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V423000 or campaign CSN 568.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V423000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V423000?

NHTSA recall 12V423000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on August 30, 2012. It addresses: Pengo extension shaft separation. The recall affects approximately 2,193 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V423000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 568. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.