01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2022 Altec Digger Derrick recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V541000
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Report received
- August 21, 2026
- Potential units
- 55campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 26V071000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 6, 2026
- Potential units
- 57campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: March 27, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 25V562000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- August 29, 2025
- Potential units
- 903campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: October 24, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 23V636000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- September 14, 2023
- Potential units
- 53campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: September 22, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 23V525000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 27, 2023
- Potential units
- 535campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: December 21, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 23V357000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 18, 2023
- Potential units
- 5,431campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: July 14, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 23V340000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 11, 2023
- Potential units
- 44campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: July 7, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 23V326000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 4, 2023
- Potential units
- 353campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 23, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 23V216000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- March 30, 2023
- Potential units
- 1,967campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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
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.
Owner notification: May 26, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 23V003000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- January 12, 2023
- Potential units
- 45campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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
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.
Owner notification: February 16, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 22V349000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 18, 2022
- Potential units
- 477campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: June 29, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
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