repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
2014 Altec Digger DerrickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2014 Altec Digger Derrick. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-636 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Altec Digger Derrick has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
8 recalls
2014 Altec Digger Derrick recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Mechanical: winch
Risk. An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Other: labels
Risk. An operator may improperly set up the unit, making the unit unstable, thus increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Equipment
Risk. Unrepaired cracks may result in failure of the pedestal and uncontrolled movement increasing the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2020 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Electrical system: software
Risk. Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Equipment
Risk. If the fasteners are loose or improperly torqued, structural failure may result, causing unexpected movement of the digger derrick and increasing the risk of…
repaired · 2016 Q3
Electrical system
Risk. If the module overheats, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Altec.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other Digger Derrick year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Digger Derrick median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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