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2006 Altec Digger Derrick
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2006 Altec Digger Derrick, covering equipment, structure and electrical system, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign MAB 3113).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 713).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc..
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 603).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Altec Digger Derrick model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 1993 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 1995 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 1996 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 1997 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 1999 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 63 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 | 63 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 | 63 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 14,452 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | 14,505 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 14,505 |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | 14,505 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 15,550 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 15,881 |
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 17,707 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 17,707 |
| 2011 | 11 | 0 | 20,838 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | 27,559 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | 24,309 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 | 22,092 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 | 17,202 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 21,011 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 | 22,762 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 | 27,981 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 | 25,982 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 10,282 |
| 2021 | 10 | 0 | 10,330 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | 9,920 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | 19,127 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | 14,059 |
| 2025 | 12 | 0 | 13,396 |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | 10,966 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Altec Digger Derrick model years · Altec: 42 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2006 Altec Digger Derrick have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 23V636000, was reported to NHTSA on 14 Sep 2023 and concerns equipment:mechanical:winch. Across all model years the Altec Digger Derrick line has 51 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2006 Altec Digger Derrick?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2006 Altec Digger Derrick complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.