Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Altec Digger Derrick
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Altec Digger Derrick has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Altec Digger Derrick. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V562000 Cable Entry Step May Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V636000 Load May Fall Due to Incorrect Winch Holding Valve NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V365000 Incorrect Slope Indicator Placard NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V127000 Pedestal Tube may Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V791000 Undersized Wiring May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V503000 Battery Equalizers-Possible Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V636000 Feeder Tube Bracket Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V141000 Winch Drum Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V423000 PENGO extension shaft separation NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V600000 BATTERY SEPARATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V451000 UNINTENTIONAL BOOM FUNCTION/MECHANICAL INTERLOCK NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$30,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Altec Digger Derrick has multiple recall campaigns, indicating reliability concerns despite the absence of owner complaints in the dataset. The recalls address structural and equipment issues, suggesting potential risks if these are not resolved. The lack of owner complaints limits insight into long-term performance and failure patterns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable step wire rope | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | rare |
| Hydraulic load holding valve | Unknown | $1,000–$3,000 | rare |
| Pedestal tube welds | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Engine oil and filter change
- Hydraulic system inspection
- Battery check and service
- Brake system inspection
- Replacement of worn tires
- Electrical system inspection
- Boom and winch service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual winch operation
- Battery overheating
- Cracks in pedestal welds
- Loose feeder tube fasteners
- Improper interlock operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Altec Digger Derrick at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.