2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Safety Overview
The 2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 18 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Structure:frame and members
- Equipment:mechanical:winch
- Equipment:mechanical
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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An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
NHTSA Recall 23V326000: An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is... 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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Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 22V071000: Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck... 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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Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
NHTSA Recall 20V765000: Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
NHTSA Recall 20V282000: If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable... 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.
Altec Industries, Inc is recalling certain 2017-2018 Digger Derrick, Aerial Devices, and Service ...
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V873000: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers... 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.
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If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turn table, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V757000: If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turn table... 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 step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V706000: If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
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If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V617000: If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.