NHTSA Recall 18V255000: Structure
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12 vehicles. It affects 1992–2006 Altec Digger Derrick.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V255000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | April 20, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 22, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
Safety risk
Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V255000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.