NHTSA vehicle safety data
2002 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls & Complaints
The 2002 Altec Digger Derrick has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2002 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Boom Pivot Pin Failure
NHTSA #18V255000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported April 20, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 12 vehicles
Repair completion: 50% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Owners notified May 22, 2018 · Vehicles built November 1, 1992 – September 29, 2006 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
Safety consequence
Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire
NHTSA #14V503000 · Electrical System — 12V/24V/48V Battery · NHTSA notice
Reported August 15, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 51 vehicles
Repair completion: 29.41% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 603 · Owners notified October 15, 2014 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Safety consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Altec Digger Derrick model years
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