NHTSA vehicle safety data
2023 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls & Complaints
The 2023 Altec Digger Derrick has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Front Bumper May Detach
NHTSA #26V665000 · Structure — Body — Bumpers · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 45 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3375 · Vehicles built starting January 2, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Digger Derrick vehicles. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install the correct bolts on the front bumper, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3375.
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
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.
Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating
NHTSA #26V409000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Carrier/Rack · NHTSA notice
Reported June 26, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3335 · Owners notified August 18, 2026 · Vehicles built starting February 19, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
Safety consequence
While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.
Incorrect Low Tire Pressure on Certification Label
NHTSA #26V150000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported March 13, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 10,875 vehicles
Repair completion: 23.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3294 · Owners notified May 11, 2026
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.
Safety consequence
An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.
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.
Inadequate Fuse Protection Can Cause Fire
NHTSA #25V890000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Fuses and Circuit Breakers · NHTSA notice
Reported December 18, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 152 vehicles
Repair completion: 63.16% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3271 · Owners notified February 13, 2026 · Vehicles built starting March 1, 2023 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.
Safety consequence
Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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.
Blown Fuse May Cause Engine Shutdown
NHTSA #24V681000 · Electrical System — Ignition · NHTSA notice
Reported September 12, 2024 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 968 vehicles
Repair completion: 74.48% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3185 · Owners notified November 8, 2024
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Pressure Digger vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.
Safety consequence
An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will rewire the accessory circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 8, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3185.
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.
Unexpected Turntable Rotation from Gearbox Failure
NHTSA #23V702000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Turntable · NHTSA notice
Reported October 19, 2023 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 48 vehicles
Repair completion: 81.25% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign MAB 3130 · Owners notified November 21, 2023
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks. The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.
Safety consequence
Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will work with the gearbox supplier to test and replace the gearbox, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3130.
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.
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.
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