CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Altec Digger Derrick has 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2019 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.
Auger Extension Bar Can Detach, Endangering Nearby Workers
Some Digger Derrick utility trucks may have been built without the hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler.
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.
Cracked Bulkhead Plate Can Separate Equipment From Truck Frame
Certain aerial devices and digger derricks mounted on trucks may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate of the unit subbase.
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.
Boom May Move Unintentionally, Risking Injury
Certain 2018-2020 aerial device and digger derrick vehicles equipped with a DC pump may have a hydraulic check valve whose snap ring can fail.
Bolts May Break, Letting Aerial Device Pedestal Separate
Certain 2019-2020 aerial devices and digger derricks have pedestal-to-turntable bolts, marked with head code 5252, that may fail.
Bolts Securing Boom Pedestal May Break, Risking Separation
Certain aerial devices and digger derricks built from 2018 through 2020 may have bolts that attach the pedestal to the turntable that can fail.
Pole Guide Can Open by Accident, Risking Load Loss
Certain 2019-2020 Altec Digger Derrick aerial devices can have their pole guide opened unintentionally while operators perform other tasks.
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.
2019 Altec Digger Derrick questions
Does the 2019 Altec Digger Derrick have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2019 Altec Digger Derrick: Cable step may detach, raising injury risk; Winch May Lower Load Uncontrollably, Risking Injury; Auger Extension Bar Can Detach, Endangering Nearby Workers; Pole rack may crack and drop, risking injury; Overload protection may fail, risking injury on digger derricks. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Altec Digger Derrick has been fixed?
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