2024–2025 Altec Digger Derrick Recall: An improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to…
NHTSA campaign 25V251000 · Equipment · filed Apr 17, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. An improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement.
The risk
Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3223.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Digger Derrick | 2024, 2025 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V251000 (manufacturer number CSN-3223). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.