NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 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 2020 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 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.
Shear Plates May Fail
NHTSA #22V071000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported February 9, 2022 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 167 vehicles
Repair completion: 64.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 851 · Owners notified April 8, 2022
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Hydraulic Check Valve May Have Snap Ring Failure
NHTSA #20V765000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported December 10, 2020 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,987 vehicles
Repair completion: 88.75% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 787 · Owners notified February 9, 2021
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
NHTSA #20V587000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported September 24, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 280 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 778 · Owners notified October 29, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
Safety consequence
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.
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.
Fastener Failure may Cause Pedestal Separation
NHTSA #20V282000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported May 19, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 157 vehicles
Repair completion: 100% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 760 · Owners notified July 2, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and A77 Aerial Devices and D2, D3, D4, DH-B and DH-H Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
Safety consequence
If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 760.
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.
Pole Guide may be Opened Unintentionally
NHTSA #20V174000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 2020 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 60 vehicles
Repair completion: 90% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 754 · Owners notified May 5, 2020
Defect description
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.
Safety consequence
If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.
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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