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2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Safety Overview

The 2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 11 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

2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 25V562000

Altec Industries Inc.

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.

Reported: 8/29/2025
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 23V636000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

Reported: 9/14/2023
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 23V326000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

Reported: 5/4/2023
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 23V216000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

Reported: 3/30/2023
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 22V349000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

Reported: 5/18/2022
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 22V071000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

Reported: 2/9/2022
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 21V559000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

Reported: 7/22/2021
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 20V765000

Altec Industries, Inc.

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.

Reported: 12/10/2020
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 20V587000

Altec Industries Inc.

If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 20V587000: If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/24/2020
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 20V282000

Altec Industries Inc.

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.

Reported: 5/19/2020
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK 20V174000

Altec Industries Inc.

If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.

NHTSA Recall 20V174000: If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/23/2020

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.