CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Altec Digger Derrick has 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2016 Altec Digger Derrick recalls
Cable step may detach, raising injury risk
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
This recall affects certain Altec Digger Derrick utility trucks.
Pole rack may crack and drop, risking injury
Certain Altec digger derricks and aerial devices may be missing a weld at the base of the rear pole rack.
Overload protection may fail, risking injury on digger derricks
Certain digger derrick utility trucks may have relay connectors that were reattached to the wrong plug after a stability test.
Forearm Can Bump Pole Joystick, Causing Unintended Load Movement
Certain Altec Digger Derrick trucks from model years 2016 through 2021 have pole guide joystick controls positioned so close together that the operator can inadvertently move the joystick with their forearm.
Outriggers May Keep Retracting and Cause Collapse
The outrigger valves on these digger derrick trucks may be plumbed incorrectly.
Incorrect slope placard could lead to unstable setup and injury
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
Pedestal tube welds on certain digger derrick trucks may crack over time.
Undersized wiring can overheat and cause fire
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.
Crane May Not Warn Operator of Overload, Risking Tip-Over
The Zone Rating System software on these Altec Digger Derrick units may fail to alert the operator when the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Grounding System May Fail, Raising Injury Risk
Certain 2016-2017 aerial devices and digger derrick units may have improperly sized cable connection receptacles in the high voltage grounding system.
Loose Starter Cable Can Chafe and Cause Fire
The starter cable on certain Digger Derrick utility trucks may not be properly secured.
Boom May Move Unexpectedly, Risking Injury Nearby
The fasteners that secure the outer rotation bearings on this digger derrick may fail.
Winch Motor Shaft May Fail, Causing Sudden Movement
Certain 2015-2016 Altec aerial devices and digger derrick trucks, built between December 26, 2015 and March 30, 2016 and equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, may have a hydraulic motor whose shaft can fail.
Loose bearing bolts can cause boom to move unexpectedly
Certain 2014-2016 Altec Digger Derrick trucks, built between October 2014 and April 2016 with the digger boom mounted in the corner, may have rotation bearing fasteners that were not properly torqued.
2016 Altec Digger Derrick questions
Does the 2016 Altec Digger Derrick have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls for the 2016 Altec Digger Derrick: Cable step may detach, raising injury risk; Winch May Lower Load Uncontrollably, Risking Injury; Pole rack may crack and drop, risking injury; Overload protection may fail, risking injury on digger derricks; Forearm Can Bump Pole Joystick, Causing Unintended Load Movement. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Altec Digger Derrick has been fixed?
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