No complaints are listed for the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
11 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 11.
Date: 2025-08-29. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-09-14. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Remedy: Altec will replace the load holding valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB 3113.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-05-13. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and issue CSN 719 to owners, instructing them to remove the incorrect placards, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 719.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2019-02-27. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and will provide repairs as necessary and a reinforcing kit. The recall began April 3, 2019. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 713.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2018-11-09. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiring to the PDM, with a larger wire and/or replace the circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 703.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-02-23. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 30 amp circuit breaker with a 20 amp one, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-800-860-0183. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 612.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-08-15. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected battery equalizer, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 603.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-12-18. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: A falling feeder tube increases the risk of injury to people nearby.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and Altec service centers will install an upgraded feeder tube bracket and mounting hardware, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2014. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 591.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-08-28. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the bolts come loose, the winch motor may detach causing the load to fall, which may result in personal injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and Altec service personnel will check and correct the torque of the winch motor bolts. The recall is expected to begin September 12, 2013. Owner's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 586.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-04-11. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
11 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 6 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| STRUCTURE | 3 |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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11031313
Date: 2026-04-10. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has received notification from Parker Chelsea, the manufacturer, of an issue with some of their 281 and 890 Series PTOs. An unintended restriction in lubrication flow may produce elevated back pressure in cold-start scenarios, leading to partial engagement of the clutch. Once the vehicle reach
11019668
Date: 2025-06-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has learned that the king pin towing capacity placard might not be installed on certain DL derricks built from August 2005 to October 2024. This could lead to unintentional overloading which could result in cracks or deformations to the king pin assembly. Altec has had no reports of this issue
11001160
Date: 2024-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has learned that a 12-volt Airtronics relay installed in the PDM could have been manufactured to an insufficient threshold on certain units built from December 2004 to October 2022. This can cause the relay to overheat and fail, causing the accessory lights to stop working.
10249209
Date: 2024-01-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Altec has learned that the cap screws used to mount the planetary winch at the turntable could be shorter than specified on certain D3000A/B and D4000A/B units built from January 2012 to December 2015.
10238374
Date: 2023-06-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from January 2010 to January 2023 may contain access steps with a handrail and side plate that come together in a small space causing a potential pinch point. Altec has created a kit to eliminate the possible p
10210542
Date: 2022-04-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Altec has learned that the lift cylinder pivot pin retainers may bend or break during use on DT80 digger derricks built from March 2007 to October 2021. If the pin retainer fails, the pivot pin will still be held in place in the turntable or lower boom by retaining rings. However, the pin will be ab
10210534
Date: 2022-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Altec has learned that the electrohydraulic outrigger/tools control valve on AA755L and A-series aerial devices and DLB, DMB, and D2/3/4000B series digger derricks could have the potential to produce a very small amount of flow into the lower tools circuit when the outriggers and tools mode is engag
10206654
Date: 2022-01-18. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
Altec has learned that on certain derricks built from 2008 to 2020 the diameter of the wire winch rope installed may exceed the maximum allowable diameter specified by the ANSI A10.31 derrick standard based on the winch drum diameter. Use of an oversized wire winch rope can lead to improper rope sp
10191599
Date: 2021-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some customers have reported cracks occurring in the stationary frame tubes above the chassis frame rails of some HD35A pressure diggers built from 2005 through 2020. Investigation has shown this to be caused by improper orientation of the spacer blocks welded to the bottom of the stationary frame t
10142614
Date: 2018-05-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
This service information letter (SIL) notified customers to inspect the electrical slip ring for proper installation. Slip rings found to be improperly installed are to be replaced.