no report yet
Electrical system: wiring
NewRisk. When the vehicle is moved or driven with the boom out of stow, the vehicle could exceed the recorded travel height, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Altec Digger DerrickProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick. It is covered by 11 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 September 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 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.
11 recalls
2021 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 · 2026 Q3
Wiring: power distribution module/ipdm
NewRisk. An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Structure: frame and members
Risk. A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Mechanical: winch
Risk. An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
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repaired · 2025 Q2
Emergency: siren/lighting/strobes
Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder
Risk. Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
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.
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
2021 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
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