Altec Digger Derrick problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 0 owner complaints and 53 recalls on file for the Altec Digger Derrick (2005–2026).
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 53
- Model years
- 22
- Worst year
- —
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Every Altec Digger Derrick model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2024 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2023 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | — |
| 2022 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2021 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2020 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2019 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | — |
| 2018 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | — |
| 2017 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — |
| 2016 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | — |
| 2015 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2014 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2013 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | — |
| 2012 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2011 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | — |
| 2010 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2009 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | — |
| 2008 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | — |
| 2007 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2006 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Digger Derrick | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | — |
Altec Digger Derrick recalls
Risk: A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
Risk: 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.
Risk: An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: 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.
Risk: While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
Risk: An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Risk: Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk: An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Risk: A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Risk: An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Risk: Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
Risk: Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Risk: An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Risk: Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
Risk: A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
Risk: An incorrect bolt in the derrick rotation bearing may cause the adjacent bolts to be overloaded during operation, which could cause separation of the rotation bearing, and increase the risk of an injury.
Risk: A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
Other Altec models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology