2023 Altec Digger DerrickProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick. It is covered by 14 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 October 9, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Altec Digger Derrick has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

14 recalls

2023 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.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

New

Recall 26V-617 · Sep 24, 2026 · 143 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

New

Recall 26V-541 · Aug 21, 2026 · 55 vehicles

Risk. An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

17%repaired · 2026 Q3

Mechanical: carrier/rack

New

Recall 26V-409 · Jun 26, 2026 · 6 vehicles · 1 repaired

Risk. While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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39%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

New

Recall 26V-150 · Mar 13, 2026 · 10,875 vehicles · 4,267 repaired

Risk. An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

96%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: power distribution module/ipdm

New

Recall 26V-071 · Feb 6, 2026 · 57 vehicles · 55 repaired

Risk. An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

New

Recall 25V-890 · Dec 18, 2025 · 152 vehicles · 110 repaired

Risk. Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2026 Q3

Structure: frame and members

Recall 25V-562 · Aug 29, 2025 · 903 vehicles · 671 repaired

Risk. A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

81%repaired · 2025 Q3

Boom/crane/ladder: turntable

Recall 23V-702 · Oct 19, 2023 · 48 vehicles · 39 repaired

Risk. Gearbox failure may result in unexpected turntable rotation, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2025 Q2

Mechanical: winch

Recall 23V-636 · Sep 14, 2023 · 53 vehicles · 18 repaired

Risk. An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

53%repaired · 2025 Q2

Electrical system

Recall 23V-525 · Jul 27, 2023 · 535 vehicles · 286 repaired

Risk. Without a circuit breaker, the AC circuit may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

76%repaired · 2025 Q2

Emergency: siren/lighting/strobes

Recall 23V-357 · May 18, 2023 · 5,431 vehicles · 4,138 repaired

Risk. An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

89%repaired · 2025 Q2

Mechanical: boom/crane/ladder

Recall 23V-340 · May 11, 2023 · 44 vehicles · 39 repaired

Risk. Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2023 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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