CarRecallWatch
Home / Altec recalls / Altec Digger Derrick / 2012

2012 Altec Digger Derrick Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2012 Altec Digger Derrick has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

11Recalls
0Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Digger Derrick?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Altec Digger Derrick recalls

Cable step may detach, raising injury risk

Recall 25V562Aug 29, 2025903 vehicles affected

Certain aerial device, digger derrick, and service body utility vehicles may have a cable step wire rope assembly that is improperly secured.

Winch May Lower Load Uncontrollably, Risking Injury

Recall 23V636Sep 14, 202353 vehicles affected

This recall affects certain Altec Digger Derrick utility trucks.

Incorrect slope placard could lead to unstable setup and injury

Recall 19V365May 13, 20191,036 vehicles affected

A slope indicator placard on certain Digger Derrick vehicles may incorrectly state that the unit can be used without leveling on a 5 degree slope.

Digger Derrick Pedestal Welds May Crack, Risking Injury

Recall 19V127Feb 27, 201914,389 vehicles affected

Pedestal tube welds on certain digger derrick trucks may crack over time.

Undersized wiring can overheat and cause fire

Recall 18V791Nov 9, 2018331 vehicles affected

Certain Altec cranes and digger derrick trucks have a 12V circuit from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module (PDM) that may use wiring that is too small for the electrical load.

Electrical Short Can Overheat Module and Cause Fire

Recall 15V101Feb 23, 20155,142 vehicles affected

Certain 2012-2014 Altec Digger Derrick and Aerial Device utility vehicles, built on Freightliner chassis, may have an electrical problem.

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery

Recall 14V503Aug 15, 201451 vehicles affected

Equipment

Recall 13V636Dec 18, 2013661 vehicles affected

Equipment

Recall 13V390Aug 28, 20131,743 vehicles affected

Equipment

Recall 13V141Apr 11, 20131,057 vehicles affected

Equipment

Recall 12V423Aug 30, 20122,193 vehicles affected

2012 Altec Digger Derrick questions

Does the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2012 Altec Digger Derrick: Cable step may detach, raising injury risk; Winch May Lower Load Uncontrollably, Risking Injury; Incorrect slope placard could lead to unstable setup and injury; Digger Derrick Pedestal Welds May Crack, Risking Injury; Undersized wiring can overheat and cause fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Altec Digger Derrick has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

Other Altec Digger Derrick years

2026 Altec Digger Derrick2025 Altec Digger Derrick2024 Altec Digger Derrick2023 Altec Digger Derrick2022 Altec Digger Derrick2021 Altec Digger Derrick2020 Altec Digger Derrick2019 Altec Digger Derrick2018 Altec Digger Derrick2017 Altec Digger Derrick2016 Altec Digger Derrick2015 Altec Digger Derrick2014 Altec Digger Derrick2013 Altec Digger Derrick2011 Altec Digger Derrick2010 Altec Digger Derrick2009 Altec Digger Derrick2008 Altec Digger Derrick2007 Altec Digger Derrick2006 Altec Digger Derrick2005 Altec Digger Derrick2004 Altec Digger Derrick2003 Altec Digger Derrick2002 Altec Digger Derrick2001 Altec Digger Derrick2000 Altec Digger Derrick1999 Altec Digger Derrick1998 Altec Digger Derrick1997 Altec Digger Derrick1996 Altec Digger Derrick1995 Altec Digger Derrick1994 Altec Digger Derrick1993 Altec Digger Derrick1992 Altec Digger Derrick

Other 2012 Altec models

2012 Altec AC182012 Altec AC232012 Altec AC382012 Altec AD1082012 Altec Aerial Device2012 Altec AH1002012 Altec AH1252012 Altec AH150