2008 Altec Digger Derrick Problems: 0 Complaints, 5 Recalls

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Equipment: mechanical: winchReported September 14, 2023 · 53 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
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.

Recall number 23V636000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported February 27, 2019 · 14,389 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
Risk: Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713.

Recall number 19V127000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported November 9, 2018 · 331 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
Risk: The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.

Recall number 18V791000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v batteryReported August 15, 2014 · 51 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.

Recall number 14V503000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported April 11, 2013 · 1,057 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Risk: If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.

Recall number 13V141000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Altec Digger Derrick 7

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Jun 18, 2025 Service bulletinAltec has learned that the king pin towing capacity placard might not be installed on certain DL derricks...
Jun 21, 2024 Service bulletinAltec has learned that a 12-volt Airtronics relay installed in the PDM could have been manufactured to an...
Apr 29, 2022 Service bulletinAltec has learned that the lift cylinder pivot pin retainers may bend or break during use on DT80 digger...
Jan 18, 2022 Service bulletinAltec has learned that on certain derricks built from 2008 to 2020 the diameter of the wire winch rope...
Apr 9, 2021 Service bulletinSome customers have reported cracks occurring in the stationary frame tubes above the chassis frame rails...
May 14, 2018 Service bulletinThis service information letter (SIL) notified customers to inspect the electrical slip ring for proper...
Dec 7, 2017 Service bulletinThis service information letter (SIL) notified customers to add a ground wire to the electrical slip ring.

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