2010 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Complaints and Recall Information

The 2010 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK has 0 complaints and 9 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to electrical components and mechanical equipment malfunctions. Common concerns include battery separator overheating and problems with winch drums and hydraulic feeder tubes.

There are 9 recalls affecting this vehicle that address electrical systems, equipment components, mechanical safety devices, and labeling errors.

• Battery separator overheating. NHTSA Recall 11V600000 affects 129 vehicles from 2008 through 2011 equipped with Sure Power battery separators. The separators can overheat, producing smoke or fire. Altec will replace the battery separators free of charge and notified owners starting January 2012.
• Winch drum failure. Recall 13V141000 covers 1,057 units from model years 2007-2012 with Tulsa Winch Group winch drums that may deform or fracture. A failed winch could cause personal injury. Dealers will replace the winch drums at no cost. The campaign began June 2013.
• Feeder tube bracket loosening. Recall 13V636000 affects 661 vehicles from 2009-2013 models. Fasteners on the feeder tube bracket may loosen, causing the tube to fall and pose injury risk. Altec service centers will install upgraded brackets and hardware for free. Notifications began February 2014.
• Battery equalizer fire risk. Recall 14V503000 involves 51 vehicles from 2000-2013 equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers using a conductive epoxy. The defect can lead to melting and fire hazards. Dealers will replace affected equalizers free of charge. The recall started September 2014.
• Hydraulic load holding valve defect. Recall 23V636000 concerns 53 DL42 and DL45 digger derricks from 2004-2023 with incorrect valves causing uncontrolled winch lowering and falling loads. The risk involves injury to nearby persons. Altec will replace the valves free of charge. Owner notifications are expected in October 2023.
• Incorrect slope indicator placards. Recall 19V365000 includes 1,036 models from 2009-2019 with placards falsely indicating operation without leveling on a 5-degree slope. This may cause improper setup and instability with risk of injury. Altec will issue instructions and remove incorrect placards free of charge starting July 2019.
• Pedestal tube weld cracks. Recall 19V127000 affects 14,389 vehicles from 2003-2019. Weld cracks in the pedestal tubes may result in failure and uncontrolled movement, increasing injury risk. Repairs and reinforcing kits will be provided free of charge. Notifications began April 2019.
• Wiring and circuit breaker insufficiency. Recall 18V791000 impacts 331 units from 2008-2018 models. The wiring from the chassis battery to the Power Distribution Module may be undersized, causing overheating and fire risk. Dealers will upgrade wiring and may replace circuit breakers free of charge. The recall began January 2019.

Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting with an attorney experienced in consumer protection and lemon law can provide guidance.