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2012 Altec Digger Derrick: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick. The newest campaign is 25V562000. NHTSA received the report on 29 Aug 2025. The NHTSA record gives the component Structure / Frame and Members. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 25V562000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 27,559 units in total.

  1. 25V562000Received . 903 units.

    Structure / Frame and Members

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3246. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 23V636000Received . 53 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Winch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number MAB 3113. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 19V365000Received . 1,036 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 719. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 19V127000Received . 14,389 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 713. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 18V791000Received . 331 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Fuses and Circuit Breakers

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 703. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 15V101000Received . 5,142 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 612. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 14V503000Received . 51 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 603. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 13V636000Received . 661 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 591. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 13V390000Received . 1,743 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 586. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 13V141000Received . 1,057 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 574. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 12V423000Received . 2,193 units.

    Equipment

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 568. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19921
  2. 19931
  3. 19941
  4. 19951
  5. 19961
  6. 19971
  7. 19981
  8. 19991
  9. 20002
  10. 20012
  11. 20022
  12. 20033
  13. 20044
  14. 20054
  15. 20064
  16. 20074
  17. 20085
  18. 20098
  19. 20108
  20. 201111
  21. 201211
  22. 20139
  23. 20148
  24. 20158
  25. 201615
  26. 201715
  27. 201818
  28. 201914
  29. 202011
  30. 202111
  31. 202212
  32. 202313
  33. 202411
  34. 202513
  35. 20264

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Recall Register. 2012 Altec Digger Derrick: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/digger-derrick/2012/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Altec Industries, Inc.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick?
27,559 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Altec Digger Derrick have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 52 recall campaigns for the Altec Digger Derrick, model years 1992 to 2026. 11 of them name the 2012 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.