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2026 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2026 Altec Digger Derrick. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2026 Altec Digger Derrick

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Step/ladder (structure)

    NHTSA 26V637000 Reported 6,780 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate,…

    Remedy: Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is…

  2. 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…

  3. Automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance)

    NHTSA 26V541000 Reported 55 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box.

    Remedy: Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may…

  4. Radar (forward collision avoidance)

    NHTSA 26V247000 Reported 36 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).

    Remedy: Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of…

  5. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 26V150000 Reported 10,875 vehicles potentially affected Altec Industries, Inc.

    Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.

    Remedy: Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2026 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 2026 Altec Digger Derrick

How do I know if my 2026 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2026 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 26V150000).

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.