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2022 Altec Digger Derrick: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2022 Altec Digger Derrick. The newest campaign is 26V617000. NHTSA received the report on 24 Sep 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System / Wiring. 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, 26V617000, in the NHTSA record

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.
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Recall campaigns

12 campaigns, newest first. 10,063 units in total.

  • 26V617000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 26V541000Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking
  • 26V071000Electrical System / Wiring / Power Distribution Module/Ipdm
  • 25V562000Structure / Frame and Members
  • 23V636000Equipment / Mechanical / Winch
  • 23V525000Electrical System
  • 23V357000Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes
  • 23V340000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder
  • 23V326000Equipment / Mechanical
  • 23V216000Structure / Body
  • 23V003000Structure / Critical Fasteners
  • 22V349000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Controls/Control Wiring

  1. 26V617000Received . 143 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring

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

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3370.

  2. 26V541000Received . 55 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3356.

  3. 26V071000Received . 57 units.

    Electrical System / Wiring / Power Distribution Module/Ipdm

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3281. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 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: .

  5. 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: .

  6. 23V525000Received . 535 units.

    Electrical System

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3103. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 23V357000Received . 5,431 units.

    Equipment / Emergency / Siren/Lighting/Strobes

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3079. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 23V340000Received . 44 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3078. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 23V326000Received . 353 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3076. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 23V216000Received . 1,967 units.

    Structure / Body

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

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3064. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 23V003000Received . 45 units.

    Structure / Critical Fasteners

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

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 3045. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  12. 22V349000Received . 477 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder / Controls/Control Wiring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN 858. 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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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2022 Altec Digger Derrick: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/digger-derrick/2022/. 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
29 Mar 2018
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 2022 Altec Digger Derrick?
10,063 units in 12 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. 12 of them name the 2022 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2022 Altec Digger Derrick open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.