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2023 Altec Digger Derrick
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick, covering forward collision avoidance, equipment 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 24 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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: 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 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3356).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3335).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3294).
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3281).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3271); components: electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers; exterior lighting:tail lights.
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3246).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3185).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign MAB 3130).
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 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: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 3103).
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 3079).
Defect, as filed: 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: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN 3078).
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 2023 Altec Digger Derrick have?
12 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 26V541000, was reported to NHTSA on 21 Aug 2026 and concerns forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking. Across all model years the Altec Digger Derrick line has 51 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2023 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 24 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 24 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.