CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Altec Digger Derrick has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
2021 Altec Digger Derrick recalls
Truck Can Be Driven With Boom Raised, Risking Crash
Certain Altec Digger Derrick and TA Series Aerial Device trucks may have improperly installed wiring that keeps the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging.
Engine May Start Unexpectedly, Risking Injury
Certain Altec Digger Derrick and AM Series Aerial Device trucks may have a missing diode in the power distribution module.
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.
Water in Strobe Lights Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire
Water can leak into the strobe lights on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, service bodies and cranes.
Boom May Lift Over-Capacity Loads, Risking Tip-Over
The boom pressure limiter on certain Altec DT85 Digger Derricks may allow the boom to lift loads above its rated capacity and beyond the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.
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.
2021 Altec Digger Derrick questions
Does the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2021 Altec Digger Derrick: Truck Can Be Driven With Boom Raised, Risking Crash; Engine May Start Unexpectedly, Risking Injury; Cable step may detach, raising injury risk; Winch May Lower Load Uncontrollably, Risking Injury; Water in Strobe Lights Can Cause Short Circuit and Fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Altec Digger Derrick has been fixed?
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