Altec Digger Derrick recalls

There are 55 safety recalls on record for the Altec Digger Derrick, covering 67,456 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported October 9, 2026 · 1,053 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A missing rearview camera can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 26V666000 · Recall details

Structure: body: bumpersReported October 9, 2026 · 45 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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 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.

Recall number 26V665000 · Recall details

Structure: body: step/ladderReported October 2, 2026 · 6,780 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
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.

Recall number 26V637000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiringReported September 24, 2026 · 143 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.
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.

Recall number 26V617000 · Recall details

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency brakingReported August 21, 2026 · 55 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.

Recall number 26V541000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rackReported June 26, 2026 · 6 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 26V409000 · Recall details

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radarReported April 17, 2026 · 36 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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).
Risk: While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Recall number 26V247000 · Recall details

Exterior lightingReported March 20, 2026 · 134 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick vehicles. The harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.
Risk: Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3295.

Recall number 26V170000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported March 13, 2026 · 10,875 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 26V150000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: power distribution module/ipdmReported February 6, 2026 · 57 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 26V071000 · Recall details

Exterior lighting: tail lightsReported December 18, 2025 · 152 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 25V890000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported September 19, 2025 · 135 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.

Recall number 25V629000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignitionReported September 5, 2025 · 19 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V681.

Recall number 25V581000 · Recall details

Structure: frame and membersReported August 29, 2025 · 903 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 25V562000 · Recall details

Structure: body: bumpersReported August 14, 2025 · 124 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 25V529000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladderReported April 17, 2025 · 900 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 25V251000 · Recall details

Electrical system: ignitionReported September 12, 2024 · 968 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 24V681000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: turntableReported October 19, 2023 · 48 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Recall number 23V702000 · Recall details

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

Electrical systemReported July 27, 2023 · 535 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.

Recall number 23V525000 · Recall details

Equipment: emergency: siren/lighting/strobesReported May 18, 2023 · 5,431 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.

Recall number 23V357000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladderReported May 11, 2023 · 44 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
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.

Recall number 23V340000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanicalReported May 4, 2023 · 353 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.
Risk: An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 30, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3076.

Recall number 23V326000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported March 30, 2023 · 1,967 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
Risk: A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3064.

Recall number 23V216000 · Recall details

Structure: critical fastenersReported January 12, 2023 · 45 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022 DC & DM Series Digger Derrick vehicles. During production, an incorrect bolt may have been used to attach the derrick rotation bearing.
Risk: An incorrect bolt in the derrick rotation bearing may cause the adjacent bolts to be overloaded during operation, which could cause separation of the rotation bearing, and increase the risk of an injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and if an incorrect bolt is found, replace the bolts affected bearing race, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 10, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3045.

Recall number 23V003000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladder: controls/control wiringReported May 18, 2022 · 477 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 E-series & DH-H series Digger Derricks. The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. If the connections are not correct, the hydraulic overload protection system will not function.
Risk: A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and reattach the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 858.

Recall number 22V349000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: boom/crane/ladderReported February 9, 2022 · 167 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Risk: Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 851.

Recall number 22V071000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported July 22, 2021 · 878 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
Risk: An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 829.

Recall number 21V559000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported December 10, 2020 · 4,987 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
Risk: Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the valve's snap ring, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 787.

Recall number 20V765000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported September 24, 2020 · 280 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
Risk: If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 778.

Recall number 20V587000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported May 19, 2020 · 157 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and A77 Aerial Devices and D2, D3, D4, DH-B and DH-H Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
Risk: If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will provide replacement fasteners if necessary, free of charge. This recall began July 2, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 760.

Recall number 20V282000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported March 23, 2020 · 60 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.
Risk: If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will install a guard kit over the pole guide controls, free of charge. The recall began May 5, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 754.

Recall number 20V174000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported October 4, 2019 · 275 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Altec D2/3/4B, DLB, DMB, DHB, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The outrigger valves may be plumbed incorrectly. As a result, the outriggers could continue retracting after an operator has stopped controlling them.
Risk: If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death to those nearby.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the outrigger valve plumbing correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 739.

Recall number 19V710000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported May 13, 2019 · 1,036 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
Risk: An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and issue CSN 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.

Recall number 19V365000 · 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

Exterior lighting: brake lightsReported December 7, 2018 · 156 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service Body vehicles, equipped with Whelen accessory brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such these vehicles fail to comply to with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 708.

Recall number 18V873000 · 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

StructureReported October 26, 2018 · 46 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec DM45, DM47B, DC45 and DC47 Digger Derricks and TA50 and TA60 Aerial Devices. The high strength fasteners used to secure the pedestal to the turn table may fail.
Risk: If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turn table, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the fasteners, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 701.

Recall number 18V757000 · Recall details

Electrical system: softwareReported October 22, 2018 · 175 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Risk: Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.

Recall number 18V745000 · Recall details

StructureReported October 9, 2018 · 1,592 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Altec LR7, L42A and AT37-G TDA58 aerial devices and DB37, DL/DMB D2/3/4B, and DMB digger derricks, equipped with fiberglass platforms. The step on the outside of the fiberglass platform can break off during normal use.
Risk: If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the platform step and replace the platform if the step has separated from the platform and add a platform step reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 695.

Recall number 18V706000 · Recall details

StructureReported September 12, 2018 · 39 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC30, AC40, AC45 Cranes, D2045, DT65 Digger Derricks, and AA55 Aerial Devices. The rotation platform fasteners may have been overtightened, possibly resulting in the fasteners breaking.
Risk: If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and the rotation bearing fasteners will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 692.

Recall number 18V617000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported June 7, 2018 · 44 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
Risk: If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the high voltage grounding system cable ring terminal connectors and replace any that are improperly sized, free of charge. The recall began on August 6, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 686.

Recall number 18V379000 · Recall details

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported May 25, 2018 · 133 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Digger Derrick DM, D2000, D3000, D4000 Series vehicles built on Freightliner M2106/V chassis. The starter cable may be improperly secured, allowing the cable to chafe which could result in an electrical short.
Risk: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and better secure the starter cable as needed, free of charge. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 683.

Recall number 18V346000 · Recall details

StructureReported April 20, 2018 · 12 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
Risk: Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 18V255000 · Recall details

StructureReported February 17, 2017 · 35 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016 DLB Digger Derrick vehicles. The fasteners that secure the outer rotation bearings may fail.
Risk: If the fasteners that attach the rotation platform to the truck fail, the digger boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 650.

Recall number 17V107000 · Recall details

Equipment: mechanical: winchReported July 14, 2016 · 252 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.
Risk: Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑205‑991‑7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.

Recall number 16V536000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported May 16, 2016 · 63 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
Risk: If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec has notified owners, and instruct them to perform the annual torque inspection, free of charge. The recall began June 2, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 633.

Recall number 16V307000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported February 23, 2015 · 5,142 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.
Risk: If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑800‑860‑0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.

Recall number 15V101000 · 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 December 18, 2013 · 661 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
Risk: A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.

Recall number 13V636000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported August 28, 2013 · 1,743 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
Risk: If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.

Recall number 13V390000 · 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

EquipmentReported August 30, 2012 · 2,193 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
Risk: The stress fracture could cause the extension shaft to separate from the drive hub when digging, increasing the risk of personal injury and/or property damage.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will inspect the PENGO digger extension shaft and, as necessary, replace the shaft, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 12, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 12V423000 · Recall details

Equipment: electricalReported December 21, 2011 · 129 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 utility vehicles equipped with sure power battery separator devices, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315). The battery separator can overheat.
Risk: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and replace the batter separators free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 11V600000 · Recall details

EquipmentReported September 1, 2011 · 35 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec is recalling certain model year 2011 dl/dm series, d4000a, and db37 digger derrick service utility vehicles manufactured from january 2011 through april 2011, equipped with pq single axis boom controllers. The mechanical interlock (lock out) may not operate properly.
Risk: If the control interlock does not function properly, the control handle can be accidently shifted causing movement of the unit, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and altec dealers will replace the hand controllers free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-go-altec (1‑877‑462‑5832) for more information.

Recall number 11V451000 · Recall details

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