Model year

2023 Altec Digger Derrick

Body and fuel not decoded. Owner complaints on file from no date to no date.

Recall campaigns covering this model year1319k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints0Not enough peers on file
Severity indexNoneCrash, fire, injury or death per 100
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick by year filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

Complaints by component

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

13 recall campaigns cover the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
26V-617Sep 24, 2026Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevatedElectrical system143Not stated
26V-541Aug 21, 2026Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar boxDriver assistance55Software update
26V-409Jun 26, 2026Vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity ratingEquipment6Label or owner notice
26V-150Mar 13, 2026Low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrectEquipment10,875Part replacement
26V-071Feb 6, 2026Chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution moduleElectrical system57Repair or modification
25V-890Dec 18, 2025Electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protectionElectrical system152Inspection
25V-562Aug 29, 2025Cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicleStructure903Part replacement
24V-681Sep 12, 2024Chassis ignition circuit may be overloaded, which can result in a blown fuse and cause an engine shutdownElectrical system968Not stated
23V-702Oct 19, 2023Turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casingEquipment48Part replacement
23V-636Sep 14, 2023Incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fallEquipment53Part replacement
23V-525Jul 27, 2023Power inverter that converts electrical DC power to AC power may have been installed without a circuit breaker to protect the AC output circuitElectrical system535Repair or modification
23V-357May 18, 2023Water can leak into the strobe lights, which could cause an electrical short-circuitEquipment5,431Part replacement
23V-340May 11, 2023Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) settingEquipment44Not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

0 complaints on file.

    Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
    Investigations

    NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

    Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
    Service bulletins

    22 manufacturer communications cover this model year

    Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

    • CSR-3320 Jul 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec Industries, Inc. has been notified of a condition affecting certain International HV, HX, eMV, CV, LT, RH, LoneStar, and MV Series trucks equipped with Altec equipment. Outdated Body Control Module (BCM) software may generate erroneous fault codes aft…
    • SIL-3243 Jan 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that hydraulic hoses on certain DM-E and DH derricks, built between 2021 and 2025, can come into contact with the cord reel, causing the reel to stick. This can cause the pole guide to become inoperable.
    • SIL-3209 Jun 25, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that the velocity fuse, part of the HOP plumbing on the lower boom lift cylinder, may close and fail to open due to air in the circuit during normal operation on certain D3000H, DT65H, and DT85H series derricks built from July 2022 to May …
    • SIL-3214 Jun 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that the king pin towing capacity placard might not be installed on certain DL derricks built from August 2005 to October 2024. This could lead to unintentional overloading which could result in cracks or deformations to the king pin assem…
    • PUN-3210 Apr 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has developed additional features and functionality for JEMS Connect. Features include Vehicle Status Indicators and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), both are accessed from Connect.
    • CSR-3207 Feb 7, 2025 · Service Campaign
      Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from International that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety in certain vehicles that are equipped with Altec equipment. Towing variants of the Bendix electronic brake controller’s (EC80) Power…
    • SIL-3175 Jan 11, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that certain DC and DM model derricks built from January 2019 to June 2024 could have improper weld fusion. This means the welds could fail, causing a crack.
    • SIL-3162 Nov 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that trailers with incandescent lighting are not compatible with the Altec supplied trailer plug on certain Altec units mounted on Freightliner M2 Plus and Legacy Chassis built from 2023 to 2025. This can cause the trailer lights to not tu…
    • SIL-3157 Sep 9, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that the structural subbase welds on certain DH derricks built from July 2016 to December 2023 could contain stitch welds rather than the required continuous welds, which could result in cracks forming in the subbase.
    • SIL-3144 Jul 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that certain DT85H derricks built from May 2022 to December 2023 equipped with a Parker brand lower control valve might have a lower control valve provided by the manufacturer with under-torqued tie rods.
    • SIL-3143 Jun 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that a 12-volt Airtronics relay installed in the PDM could have been manufactured to an insufficient threshold on certain units built from December 2004 to October 2022. This can cause the relay to overheat and fail, causing the accessory …
    • SIL-3132 May 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that certain Altec units equipped with an AXIS telematics control unit (TCU) built from June 2018 to April 2024 could have a telematics system that is not operating properly. Customers paying for digital complements such as JEMS Connect or…
    • SIL 3119 Nov 22, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that an incorrect grade auger retention pin could be installed on certain DC, DL, and DM derricks built from July 2015 to August 2023. Over time, this could result in the pin becoming damaged.
    • SIL 3099 Oct 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that on certain Altec units equipped with air suspension built from April 2020 to June 2023, some operators may be dumping the chassis airbags before deploying the outriggers. This can cause the airbags to become damaged. Altec has develop…
    • SIL 3077 Sep 19, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that the Samlex inverter default threshold on certain units built from August 2022 to April 2023 may not be able to accommodate the 110 power accessories at the platform. This can result in the operator being unable to use the accessories …
    • SIL 3080 Jul 20, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that certain AH, LS, AT-P, AN, DC, DH-E/H, and AT-M Series aerial devices built from March 2022 to March 2023 have a non-skid coating on the deck that could delaminate and flake off over time. This causes the deck surface to lose its textu…
    • SIL 3054 Jul 13, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that certain units built with a Jobsite Energy Management System (JEMS) S/SE/LE from October 2020 to May 17, 2023, may fail to charge or operate properly, particularly when the battery is cold. Altec has developed a firmware update to reso…
    • SIL 3068 Jun 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from January 2010 to January 2023 may contain access steps with a handrail and side plate that come together in a small space causing a potential pinch point. Altec ha…
    • CSR-3092 Jun 28, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Truck Division, that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is e…
    • CSR 3075 Jun 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar, Inc. that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in certain 2022 through 2024 model year Navistar HV and MV series vehicles built from January 8, 2021, th…
    • CSR 3050 Feb 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided that certain International…
    • CSR-3028 Nov 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
      Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Navistar has decided that a defect which relate…
    Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.