CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. An improperly seated retaining ring may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement.
- Risk
- Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the counterbalance valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3223.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A retaining ring in the hydraulic cylinder may not be seated properly. If it is not, the cylinder can lose pressure, causing the boom to move without the operator intending it. Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury.
Authorized dealers will replace the counterbalance valves at no cost to owners. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall CSN-3223. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20242025 |
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