Recall directory / Altec / DIGGER DERRICK

Model-level recall history

Altec DIGGER DERRICK recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1992 through 2026. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

241NHTSA recall records
50unique campaigns
35model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Equipment56 records across 13 unique campaigns
Equipment: Mechanical: Winch22 records across 2 unique campaigns
Structure20 records across 5 unique campaigns
Equipment: Other: Labels16 records across 3 unique campaigns
Structure: Frame and members15 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery14 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Wiring: Fuses and circuit breakers14 records across 2 unique campaigns
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: Cables11 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Mechanical: Boom/crane/ladder9 records across 3 unique campaigns
Electrical system7 records across 3 unique campaigns
Equipment: Mechanical: Boom/crane/ladder: Controls/control wiring7 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Body7 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Mechanical6 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Software5 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Wiring: Power distribution module/ipdm5 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Ignition4 records across 2 unique campaigns
Equipment: Electrical3 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Emergency: Siren/lighting/strobes3 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Mechanical: Carrier/rack3 records across 1 unique campaign
Exterior lighting: Tail lights3 records across 1 unique campaign
Electrical system: Starter assembly2 records across 1 unique campaign
Exterior lighting: Brake lights2 records across 1 unique campaign
Forward collision avoidance: Sensing system: Radar2 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Body: Bumpers2 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Altec DIGGER DERRICK campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

26V40900006/26/2026

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.

26V24700004/17/2026

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.

26V17000003/20/2026

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick vehicles. The harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.

Model years in this history: 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3295.

26V15000003/13/2026

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.

Model years in this history: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.

Remedy

Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.

26V07100002/06/2026

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.

25V89000012/18/2025

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

25V62900009/19/2025

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.

Model years in this history: 2025

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.

25V58100009/05/2025

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Device, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will replace the hydraulic tank heater relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3247. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V681.

25V56200008/29/2025

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.

25V52900008/14/2025

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Aerial Device, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3244.

25V25100004/17/2025

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.

Model years in this history: 2025, 2024

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

24V68100009/12/2024

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Pressure Digger vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.

Model years in this history: 2024, 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will rewire the accessory circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3185.

23V70200010/19/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks. The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.

Model years in this history: 2023

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test and replace the gearbox, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3130.

23V63600009/14/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 DL42 and DL45 Digger Derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.

Remedy

Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3113.

23V52500007/27/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Aerial Devices (AT, TA, L44, L45, LR8, AA, AM, AN) and D series Digger Derricks (DH, DL, DM, DT). The power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuit.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will install a 20-amp circuit breaker in the AC circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3103.

23V35700005/18/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3079.

23V34000005/11/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.

Model years in this history: 2023, 2022, 2021

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.

23V32600005/04/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3076.

23V21600003/30/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3064.

23V00300001/12/2023

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022 DC & DM Series Digger Derrick vehicles. During production, an incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the derrick rotation bearing.

Model years in this history: 2022

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An incorrect bolt in the derrick rotation bearing may cause the adjacent bolts to be overloaded during operation, which could cause separation of the rotation bearing, and increase the risk of an injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect and if an incorrect bolt is found, replace the bolts affected bearing race, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3045.

22V34900005/18/2022

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 E-series & DH-H series Digger Derricks. The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. If the connections are not correct, the hydraulic overload protection system will not function.

Model years in this history: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect and reattach the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 858.

22V07100002/09/2022

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.

21V55900007/22/2021

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.

Model years in this history: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 829.

20V76500012/10/2020

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.

Model years in this history: 2020, 2019, 2018

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.