2018 Altec Digger Derrick recalls (1)
1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2018 Altec Digger Derrick. Every recall repair is free at any Altec dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Altec Digger Derrick. Check your Digger Derrick by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2018 Altec Digger Derrick recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 25V562000
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
- Fix
- 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.
2018 Altec Digger Derrick complaints and service bulletins
Altec has issued at least 26 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (13)
- Unknown Or Other (5)
- Electrical System (4)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (4)
- Structure (4)
- Fuel System, Diesel (2)
Read Altec Digger Derrick owner complaints and bulletins, every year
Check your Digger Derrick by VIN
Not every 2018 Altec Digger Derrick is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Altec dealer.