2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
9
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
The 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 18 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Altec Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
NHTSA has recorded 18 recalls for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK, potentially affecting up to 35,850 vehicles.
Recall 25V890000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V890000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V890000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V890000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 152 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 25V562000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 903 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 24V681000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| 968 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 23V525000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 535 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V702000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V702000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:TURNTABLE
| 48 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Recall 23V636000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
| 53 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V357000 — EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
| 5,431 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 23V340000 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
| 44 vehicles affected
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.
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...
View full details →Recall 26V071000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
| 57 vehicles affected
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.
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 are expected to be mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK.
Safety Rating for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Altec Industries, Inc. has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSR-3207 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from International that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety in certain vehicles that are equipped with Altec equipment. Towing variants of the Bendix electronic brake controller’s (EC80) Power Line Communication (PLC) functionality may incorrectly process certain signals. The EC80 may set a...
SIL 3054 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec has learned that certain units built with a Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) S/SE/LE from October 2020 to May 17, 2023, may fail to charge or operate properly, particularly when the battery is cold. Altec has developed a firmware update to resolve this issue.
CSR 3075 — PARKING BRAKE
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in certain 2022 through 2024 model year Navistar HV and MV series vehicles built from January 8, 2021, through February 10, 2023, equipped with an automatic transmission that is...
CSR-3028 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2022 and 2023 TC...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
- 2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — 0 complaints
- 2019 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — 0 complaints
- 2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — 0 complaints
- 2021 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — 0 complaints
- 2022 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — 0 complaints
- 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK (current)
- 2024 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — 0 complaints
- 2025 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK — 0 complaints
Other ALTEC Models
- ALTEC AT200A — 3 total complaints
- ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE — 1 total complaint
- ALTEC 4300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 470 KNUCKLE BOOM CRANE — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4700 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 4900 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7300 — 0 total complaints
- ALTEC 7400 — 0 total complaints