2008 Altec Digger Derrick problems, complaints & recalls

2008 Altec Digger Derrick recalls (5)

• Recall 23V636000Sep 14, 202353 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

  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.

  Risk: 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.

• Recall 19V127000Feb 27, 201914,389 vehicles
  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.

  Risk: 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.

• Recall 18V791000Nov 9, 2018331 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

  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.

  Risk: 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.

• Recall 14V503000Aug 15, 201451 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

  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.

  Risk: 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.

• Recall 13V141000Apr 11, 20131,057 vehicles
  EQUIPMENT

  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.

  Risk: 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.

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