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2024 Altec Digger Derrick
The 2024 Altec Digger Derrick appears in 10 NHTSA recall campaigns (forward collision avoidance, equipment and electrical system) and in 0 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
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 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: exterior lighting:tail lights; electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers.
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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 NHTSA recall number 24V681.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3247).
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 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3244).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc. (manufacturer campaign CSN-3223).
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).
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 2024 Altec Digger Derrick have?
10 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 2024 Altec Digger Derrick?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2024 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.