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2026 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Altec Digger Derrick has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2026 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Missing Rearview Camera
NHTSA #26V666000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported October 9, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,053 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3376 · Vehicles built March 2, 2026 – August 3, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and AC Series Crane vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured without a rearview camera installed.
Safety consequence
A missing rearview camera can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit to owners as necessary, 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-3376.
Platform Access Step May Separate from Vehicle
NHTSA #26V637000 · Structure — Body — Step/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,780 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3374 · Vehicles built through September 30, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
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 · Vehicles built through July 31, 2026 (per NHTSA)
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 through June 11, 2026 (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.
Improperly Installed Front End Radar
NHTSA #26V247000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Sensing System — Radar · NHTSA notice
Reported April 17, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Repair completion: 2.78% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3309 · Owners notified June 12, 2026 · Vehicles built through February 11, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).
Safety consequence
While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.
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.
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