NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Altec Digger Derrick has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Cable Entry Step May Detach
NHTSA #25V562000 · Structure — Frame and Members · NHTSA notice
Reported August 29, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 903 vehicles
Repair completion: 67.77% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3246 · Owners notified October 24, 2025
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
Load May Fall Due to Incorrect Winch Holding Valve
NHTSA #23V636000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Winch · NHTSA notice
Reported September 14, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 53 vehicles
Repair completion: 37.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign MAB 3113 · Owners notified September 22, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Manufacturer 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.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Incorrect Slope Indicator Placard
NHTSA #19V365000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported May 13, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,036 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.05% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 719 · Owners notified July 2, 2019 · Vehicles built March 15, 2009 – April 15, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
Safety consequence
An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and issue CSN 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.
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.
Pedestal Tube may Crack
NHTSA #19V127000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported February 27, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 14,389 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.32% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 713 · Owners notified April 3, 2019 · Vehicles built October 15, 2003 – February 22, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
Safety consequence
Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713.
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.
Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire
NHTSA #18V791000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported November 9, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 331 vehicles
Repair completion: 58.61% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 703 · Owners notified January 9, 2019 · Vehicles built February 29, 2008 – June 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
Safety consequence
The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.
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.
Short Circuit may Result in Module Overheating
NHTSA #15V101000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported February 23, 2015 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,142 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 612 · Owners notified April 17, 2015 · Vehicles built October 1, 2012 – June 30, 2014 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.
Safety consequence
If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.
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.
Feeder Tube Bracket Failure
NHTSA #13V636000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 18, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 661 vehicles
Repair completion: 46.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 591 · Owners notified February 19, 2014 · Vehicles built June 1, 2009 – November 30, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
Safety consequence
A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.
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.
Winch Bolts May Loosen
NHTSA #13V390000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 28, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,743 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 586 · Owners notified September 12, 2013 · Vehicles built June 1, 2012 – July 31, 2013 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
Safety consequence
If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
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.
Winch Drum Fracture
NHTSA #13V141000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported April 11, 2013 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,057 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 574 · Owners notified June 10, 2013
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Safety consequence
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
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.
PENGO extension shaft separation
NHTSA #12V423000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported August 30, 2012 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 2,193 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 568 · Owners notified October 12, 2012
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 568.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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