No complaints are listed for the 2025 Altec Digger Derrick. NHTSA's API and bulk file list none in this build.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK.
Model-generated complaint tags: No complaints are listed for tagging.
Recalls
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14 recalls. Showing the latest 10 of 14.
Date: 2026-10-02. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence: A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
Remedy: Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-09-24. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, and 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device vehicles. Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated.
Consequence: When the vehicle is moved or driven with the boom out of stow, the vehicle could exceed the recorded travel height, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will correct the wiring in the power distribution module to enable the boom stow auto-neutral functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3370.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-08-21. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box.
Consequence: An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-06-26. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
Consequence: While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-04-17. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).
Consequence: While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-03-20. Systems: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick vehicles. The harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.
Consequence: Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3295.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-03-13. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.
Consequence: An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2026-02-06. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
Consequence: An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-12-18. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.
Consequence: Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2025-09-19. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.
Consequence: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
12 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
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| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 |
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
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| STEERING | 1 |
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| STRUCTURE | 1 |
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11035156
Date: 2026-07-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has been notified of a condition affecting certain International HV, HX, eMV, CV, LT, RH, LoneStar, and MV Series trucks equipped with Altec equipment. Outdated Body Control Module (BCM) software may generate erroneous fault codes after the vehicle has been inactive for two to
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
11031368
Date: 2026-04-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) that certain 2020-2026 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 47X, 48X RHD and 49x vehicles equipped with an Altec aerial device or equipment could have fasteners in th
11029111
Date: 2026-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) that the tie rod on the front axle may not have been installed properly, which can result in tie rod separation without warning and a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash in certain 2024
11029115
Date: 2026-02-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has been notified by International of a safety defect in some chassis with specific Bendix Antilock Brake Systems (ABS) fitted with Altec equipment.
11027576
Date: 2026-01-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has learned that hydraulic hoses on certain DM-E and DH derricks, built between 2021 and 2025, can come into contact with the cord reel, causing the reel to stick. This can cause the pole guide to become inoperable.
11025621
Date: 2025-11-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from International Motors, LLC that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2026 InternationalA? MVa ? Series trucks built 3/3/2025 through 6/11/2025 with 25" Battery Boxes and/or specific feature codes. This condition relate
11024434
Date: 2025-10-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) that a condition related to operation or customer satisfaction could be present on certain specific 2025-2026 model year vehicles, including: Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, M2, eM2, Cascadia, eCascadia; Western
11019680
Date: 2025-07-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from International Motors, LLC, that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety in certain 2025 and 2026 eMVTM Series trucks built 11/13/2024 through 2/3/2025; 2025 and 2026 HVTM Series trucks built 11/11/2024 through 4/9/2025; 2025 and 2026
11019681
Date: 2025-06-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Altec has learned that the velocity fuse, part of the HOP plumbing on the lower boom lift cylinder, may close and fail to open due to air in the circuit during normal operation on certain D3000H, DT65H, and DT85H series derricks built from July 2022 to May 2025. This can prevent the hydraulic overlo