repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
2018 Altec Digger DerrickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Altec Digger Derrick. It is covered by 18 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-873 the manufacturer reports only 4% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 29, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 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.
18 recalls
2018 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 · 2025 Q1
Equipment: mechanical
Risk. An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Structure: body
Risk. A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
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repaired · 2024 Q1
Boom/crane/ladder: controls/control wiring
Risk. A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Risk. Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q2
Equipment
Risk. An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Equipment
Risk. Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Equipment
Risk. If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Equipment
Risk. If the outriggers continue to retract without command, the unit may become unstable and collapse, increasing the risk of injury or death to those 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.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q2
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. The insufficiently sized wire may overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Structure
Risk. If the fasteners fail, the pedestal may separate from the turn table, increasing the risk of injury.
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 · 2020 Q1
Structure
Risk. If the step separates from the platform, it can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q4
Structure
Risk. If the fasteners break, the pedestal or turntable may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
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
2018 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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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
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