17 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Altec Digger Derrick, across model years 2011–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Altec dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your Digger Derrick by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Altec Digger Derrick model years, the 2025 has the most recalls (14).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Altec Digger Derrick model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 5 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Altec recalls certain AM Series Aerial Devices due to improperly welded steps that may separate, causing fall risks. Free replacement available.
Altec recalls certain 2021-2026 Digger Derrick models due to improper wiring preventing boom stow auto-neutral, risking crashes if driven with boom elevated. Owners must contact Altec by Nov 20, 2026 for free fix.
Altec recalls 2025 Digger Derrick models with uncalibrated collision system that may delay braking, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free updates by October 16, 2026.
Altec is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles due to incorrect pole rack capacity ratings that could increase crash risk during braking or cornering. Owners will receive a safety alert placard by August 21, 2026.
Altec recalls 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles with improperly installed front radar that could cause unexpected brake activation. Owners must inspect radar installation and get it remounted if needed.
When the Altec Digger Derrick recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA about the Altec Digger Derrick. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
See Altec Digger Derrick complaints, TSBs and investigations by year →
We have 17 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Altec Digger Derrick, covering model years 2011–2026. The most recent was issued Oct 2, 2026 (Structure).
The 2025 Altec Digger Derrick has the most, with 14 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Electrical System (6), Equipment (5), Structure (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Altec dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Altec to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Altec dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.