NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Altec Digger Derrick has 15 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2017 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 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.
Auger Extension Assembly Missing Hardware
NHTSA #23V326000 · Equipment — Mechanical · NHTSA notice
Reported May 4, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 353 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3076 · Owners notified June 23, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Missing Weld On Rear Pole Rack
NHTSA #23V216000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported March 30, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,967 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3064 · Owners notified May 26, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Overload Protection System May Not Function
NHTSA #22V349000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Controls/Control Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 477 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 858 · Owners notified June 29, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Pole Guide Joystick May Be Activated Inadvertently
NHTSA #21V559000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported July 22, 2021 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 878 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 829 · Owners notified September 15, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Incorrectly Plumbed Unit Outrigger Valve
NHTSA #19V710000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported October 4, 2019 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 275 vehicles
Repair completion: 70.55% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 739 · Owners notified November 25, 2019 · Vehicles built December 15, 2016 – July 30, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Altec D2/3/4B, DLB, DMB, DHB, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The outrigger valves may be plumbed incorrectly. As a result, the outriggers could continue retracting after an operator has stopped controlling them.
Safety consequence
If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death to those nearby.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outrigger valve plumbing correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 739.
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.
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.
Brake Lights May Randomly Illuminate/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #18V873000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights · NHTSA notice
Reported December 7, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 156 vehicles
Repair completion: 3.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 708 · Owners notified February 7, 2019 · Vehicles built November 1, 2017 – May 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.
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.
Zone Rating Error may cause Loss of Load Control
NHTSA #18V745000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported October 22, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 175 vehicles
Repair completion: 49.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 700 · Owners notified December 12, 2018 · Vehicles built November 3, 2014 – May 31, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Safety consequence
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.
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.
Step May Separate from Fiberglass Platform
NHTSA #18V706000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,592 vehicles
Repair completion: 44.03% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 695 · Owners notified December 3, 2018 · Vehicles built August 1, 2017 – April 30, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.
Safety consequence
If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 695.
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.
High Voltage Grouding System may Fail
NHTSA #18V379000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported June 7, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 44 vehicles
Repair completion: 61.36% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 686 · Owners notified August 6, 2018 · Vehicles built October 1, 2016 – December 30, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
Safety consequence
If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.
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.
Starter Cable may Chafe and Cause Electrical Short
NHTSA #18V346000 · Electrical System — Starter Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported May 25, 2018 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 133 vehicles
Repair completion: 48.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 683 · Owners notified July 20, 2018 · Vehicles built May 1, 2016 – September 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Digger Derrick DM, D2000, D3000, D4000 Series vehicles built on Freightliner M2106/V chassis. The starter cable may be improperly secured, allowing the cable to chafe which could result in an electrical short.
Safety consequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and better secure the starter cable as needed, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 683.
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.
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