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2021 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls, Complaints & Specs

11 safety recalls list the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick. Check your own VIN below.

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11 safety recalls for the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick

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  1. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 26V617000 Reported 143 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, and 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device vehicles. Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated.

    Remedy: Altec will correct the wiring in the power distribution module to enable the boom stow auto-neutral functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may…

  2. Power distribution module/ipdm (electrical system)

    NHTSA 26V071000 Reported 57 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.

    Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact…

  3. Frame and members (structure)

    NHTSA 25V562000 Reported 903 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed…

  4. Winch (equipment)

    NHTSA 23V636000 Reported 53 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    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.

    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…

  5. Siren/lighting/strobes (equipment)

    NHTSA 23V357000 Reported 5,431 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuit.

    Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed. Repairs will be performed…

  6. Boom/crane/ladder (equipment)

    NHTSA 23V340000 Reported 44 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.

    Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may…

  7. Mechanical (equipment)

    NHTSA 23V326000 Reported 353 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.

    Remedy: Altec will provide instructions for owners to inspect the auger extension assembly for missing hardware. If hardware is found to be missing, a replacement kit will be provided by Altec, free of charge. Owner…

  8. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 23V216000 Reported 1,967 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.

    Remedy: Altec will inspect the rear pole rack mounting plate, and if necessary, replace any required welds, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 26, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer…

  9. Equipment: controls/control wiring

    NHTSA 22V349000 Reported 477 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 E-series & DH-H series Digger Derricks. The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. If the connections are not correct, the hydraulic overload protection system will not function.

    Remedy: Altec will inspect and reattach the connectors, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for…

  10. Boom/crane/ladder (equipment)

    NHTSA 22V071000 Reported 167 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.

    Remedy: Altec will inspect the bulkhead plate, and add a reinforcement plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number…

  11. Equipment

    NHTSA 21V559000 Reported 878 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.

    Remedy: Altec will provide a guard kit to install over the pole guide controls, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 15, 2021. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Altec Digger Derrick model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Altec Digger Derrick model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1992 Altec Digger Derrick10
1993 Altec Digger Derrick10
1994 Altec Digger Derrick10
1995 Altec Digger Derrick10
1996 Altec Digger Derrick10
1997 Altec Digger Derrick10
1998 Altec Digger Derrick10
1999 Altec Digger Derrick10
2000 Altec Digger Derrick20
2001 Altec Digger Derrick20
2002 Altec Digger Derrick20
2003 Altec Digger Derrick30
2004 Altec Digger Derrick40
2005 Altec Digger Derrick40
2006 Altec Digger Derrick40
2007 Altec Digger Derrick40
2008 Altec Digger Derrick50
2009 Altec Digger Derrick80
2010 Altec Digger Derrick80
2011 Altec Digger Derrick110
2012 Altec Digger Derrick110
2013 Altec Digger Derrick90
2014 Altec Digger Derrick80
2015 Altec Digger Derrick80
2016 Altec Digger Derrick150
2017 Altec Digger Derrick150
2018 Altec Digger Derrick180
2019 Altec Digger Derrick140
2020 Altec Digger Derrick110
2021 Altec Digger Derrick110
2022 Altec Digger Derrick120
2023 Altec Digger Derrick130
2024 Altec Digger Derrick120
2025 Altec Digger Derrick140
2026 Altec Digger Derrick50

Checking a specific 2021 Altec Digger Derrick

How do I know if my 2021 Altec Digger Derrick has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 11 campaigns currently list the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Altec dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 21V559000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Altec models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.