2016 Altec Digger Derrick recalls
15 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2016 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.
- Mar 30, 2023Crash risk2016–2022 Altec Aerial Device, 2016–2022 Altec Digger Derrick — Structure
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.
23V216000 · 2K units · Altec Industries, Inc.
- May 18, 2022Crash risk2016–2022 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
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.
22V349000 · 477 units · Altec Industries, Inc.
- Jul 22, 2021Crash risk2016–2021 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
21V559000 · 878 units · Altec Industries, Inc.
- Oct 4, 2019Crash risk2016–2019 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Altec D2/3/4B, DLB, DMB, DHB, DT65 and DT80 Digger Derrick vehicles. The outrigger valves may be plumbed incorrectly. As a result, the outriggers could continue retracting after an operator has stopped controlling them.
19V710000 · 275 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.
- Oct 22, 2018Crash risk2014–2018 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical System
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
18V745000 · 175 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Jun 7, 2018Crash risk2016–2017 Altec Aerial Device, 2016–2017 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical System
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles. The high voltage grounding system may be equipped with improperly sized cable connection receptacles causing the high voltage grounding system to fail.
18V379000 · 44 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- May 25, 2018Fire risk2016–2017 Altec Digger Derrick — Electrical System
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Digger Derrick DM, D2000, D3000, D4000 Series vehicles built on Freightliner M2106/V chassis. The starter cable may be improperly secured, allowing the cable to chafe which could result in an electrical short.
18V346000 · 133 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Feb 17, 2017Crash risk2016 Altec Digger Derrick — Structure
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016 DLB Digger Derrick vehicles. The fasteners that secure the outer rotation bearings may fail.
17V107000 · 35 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- Jul 14, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Altec Aerial Device, 2015–2016 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.
16V536000 · 252 units · Altec Industries Inc.
- May 16, 2016Crash risk2014–2016 Altec Digger Derrick — Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 DL and DM Digger Derricks manufactured October 1, 2014, to April 30, 2016 with the digger booms mounted in the corner. The rotation bearing fasteners on the affected vehicles may not have been properly torqued.
16V307000 · 63 units · Altec Industries Inc.