NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls & Complaints
The 2022 Altec Digger Derrick has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2022 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Boom Stow Auto-Neutral System Improperly Wired
NHTSA #26V617000 · Electrical System — Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported September 24, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 143 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3370
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, and 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device vehicles. Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated.
Safety consequence
When the vehicle is moved or driven with the boom out of stow, the vehicle could exceed the recorded travel height, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will correct the wiring in the power distribution module to enable the boom stow auto-neutral functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3370.
Automatic Brake System Improperly Calibrated
NHTSA #26V541000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Automatic Emergency Braking · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3356 · Vehicles built starting January 1, 2022 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box.
Safety consequence
An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.
Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly
NHTSA #26V071000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Power Distribution Module/Ipdm · NHTSA notice
Reported February 6, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 57 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3281 · Owners notified March 27, 2026
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Power Inverter Missing Circuit Breaker
NHTSA #23V525000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 27, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 535 vehicles
Repair completion: 53.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3103 · Owners notified December 21, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Strobe Lights May Short and Cause Fire
NHTSA #23V357000 · Equipment — Emergency — Siren/Lighting/Strobes · NHTSA notice
Reported May 18, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 5,431 vehicles
Repair completion: 82.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3079 · Owners notified July 14, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Boom Pressure Limiter Incorrectly Set
NHTSA #23V340000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported May 11, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 44 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.18% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3078 · Owners notified July 7, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Incorrect Bolt Installed
NHTSA #23V003000 · Structure — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported January 12, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 45 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.44% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 3045 · Owners notified February 16, 2023
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
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