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2025 Altec Digger Derrick: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2025 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

13 campaigns, newest first. 13,539 units in total.

  • 26V617000Electrical System / Wiring
  • 26V541000Forward Collision Avoidance / Automatic Emergency Braking
  • 26V409000Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack
  • 26V247000Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar
  • 26V170000Exterior Lighting
  • 26V150000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 26V071000Electrical System / Wiring / Power Distribution Module/Ipdm
  • 25V890000Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights
  • 25V629000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 25V581000Electrical System / Ignition
  • 25V562000Structure / Frame and Members
  • 25V529000Structure / Body / Bumpers
  • 25V251000Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder

  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. 26V409000Received . 6 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Carrier/Rack

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

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3335. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 26V247000Received . 36 units.

    Forward Collision Avoidance / Sensing System / Radar

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3309. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 26V170000Received . 134 units.

    Exterior Lighting

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick vehicles. The harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3295.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3295. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 26V150000Received . 10,875 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3294. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 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: .

  8. 25V890000Received . 152 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3271. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 25V629000Received . 135 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3251. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 25V581000Received . 19 units.

    Electrical System / Ignition

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3247. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 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: .

  12. 25V529000Received . 124 units.

    Structure / Body / Bumpers

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

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3244. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 25V251000Received . 900 units.

    Equipment / Mechanical / Boom/Crane/Ladder

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, in the NHTSA record
    Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number CSN-3223. 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.

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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. 2025 Altec Digger Derrick: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/altec/digger-derrick/2025/. 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 2025 Altec Digger Derrick?
13,539 units in 13 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. 13 of them name the 2025 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2025 Altec Digger Derrick open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.