2012 Altec Digger Derrick recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Aug 29, 2025Crash risk2012–2025 Altec Aerial Device, 2011–2025 Altec Digger Derrick, 2022–2025 Altec Service Body and 1 other model — Structure
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.
25V562000 · 903 units · Altec Industries, Inc.
- Sep 14, 2023Crash risk2004–2023 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
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.
23V636000 · 53 units · Altec Industries, Inc.
- May 13, 2019Crash risk2009–2019 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2009-2019 DL/DM, DL/DMB, DH, D/2/3/4, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The slope indicator placard card may falsely indicate that the unit could be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.
19V365000 · 1K units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Feb 27, 2019Crash risk2003–2019 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger Derrick vehicles. The pedestal tube welds may crack over time.
19V127000 · 14K units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Nov 9, 2018Fire risk2008–2018 Altec Crane, 2008–2018 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical System
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Altec AC18, AC23, AC26, AC30 and AC38 Cranes and D2B, D3A, D4A/B, DL42B, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The wiring on the 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be insufficiently sized.
18V791000 · 331 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Feb 23, 2015Fire risk2012–2014 Altec Aerial Device, 2012–2014 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical System
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles manufactured October 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014, and mounted on Freightliner chassis. In the event of a short circuit condition, the 30 amp breaker to the trailer relay module may react too slowly to prevent the module from overheating.
15V101000 · 5K units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Aug 15, 2014Fire risk2000–2013 Altec Aerial Device, 2000–2013 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical System
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2000-2013 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks, equipped with Sure Power Battery Equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
14V503000 · 51 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Dec 18, 2013Crash risk2009–2013 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 DT80, and model year 2011-2013 D2, D3 and D4 digger derrick models manufactured June 2009 through November 2013. The fasteners that hold the bracket for the feeder tube (the telescopic hydraulic tube that supplies pump flow to the auger) may become loose allowing the feeder tube to fall.
13V636000 · 661 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Aug 28, 2013Crash risk2012–2013 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Digger Derrick models D2/3/4 and DC/DL/DM manufactured June 2012 through July 2013. The bolts that attach the winch motor to the winch may not be properly tightened and may become loose.
13V390000 · 2K units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Apr 11, 2013Crash risk2007–2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
13V141000 · 1K units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Aug 30, 2012Crash risk2011–2012 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with a PENGO digger extension shaft. A defect in the base material at the weld joint may result in a stress fracture through the applied weld of the drive hub to the hex bar material.
12V423000 · 2K units · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.