2024 Altec Digger Derrick

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 10 times.

10 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking26V541000
Filed Aug 21, 202655 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/Rack26V409000
Filed Jun 26, 20266 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. 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.

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.

Equipment › Other › Labels26V150000
Filed Mar 13, 202610,875 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.

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.

Electrical System › Wiring › Power Distribution Module/Ipdm26V071000
Filed Feb 6, 202657 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

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.

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers25V890000
Filed Dec 18, 2025152 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Electrical System › Ignition25V581000
Filed Sep 5, 202519 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Device, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdown.

Risk. An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Altec will replace the hydraulic tank heater relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3247. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V681.

Structure › Frame and Members25V562000
Filed Aug 29, 2025903 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

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.

Structure › Body › Bumpers25V529000
Filed Aug 14, 2025124 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Aerial Device, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts, which can cause the bumper to detach from the vehicle.

Risk. 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.

Remedy. Altec will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3244.

Equipment › Mechanical › Boom/Crane/Ladder25V251000
Filed Apr 17, 2025900 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. An improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement.

Risk. Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.

Remedy. Dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3223.

Electrical System › Ignition24V681000
Filed Sep 12, 2024968 vehiclesAltec Industries, Inc.

Defect. 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.

Risk. An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Across model years

Worst on record: 2026
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
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Reading this record

No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: Aug 21, 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.