2016 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Safety Overview
The 2016 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 15 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Structure:frame and members
- Equipment:mechanical:winch
- Structure:body
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
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A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 25V562000: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
NHTSA Recall 23V636000: An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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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.
NHTSA Recall 23V216000: A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 22V349000: A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 21V559000: An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death to those nearby.
NHTSA Recall 19V710000: If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V365000: An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain 2003-2019 Altec DL/DM, DL/DMB, and DC Digger D...
Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V127000: Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
NHTSA Recall 18V791000: The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles.
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V745000: Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V379000: If the grounding system fails, the user has an increased risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Recall 18V346000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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If the fasteners that attach the rotation platform to the truck fail, the digger boom may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of injury to the user or those nearby.
NHTSA Recall 17V107000: If the fasteners that attach the rotation platform to the truck fail, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 16V536000: Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 16V307000: If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.