2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Complaints and Recall Information
The 2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK has 0 complaints and 12 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various mechanical and structural components subject to recalls. These include problems with mounting welds, hydraulic components, and control systems.
There are 12 recalls affecting a range of systems including body structure, mechanical equipment, boom and crane controls, and safety mechanisms. The recalls address defects that could increase the risk of injury during operation or equipment failure. Each recall includes an inspection or a repair to be performed free of charge.
Recalls- Rear pole rack welds. Recall 23V216000 affects 1,967 vehicles. Missing welds on the rear pole rack base may crack, causing poles and racks to drop in height and risk injury. Altec inspects and replaces welds if necessary.
- Winch hydraulic valve. Recall 23V636000 involves 53 vehicles. Incorrect hydraulic load holding valves may cause winches to lower uncontrollably, risking load drops and injuries. Altec replaces the valve at no cost.
- Auger extension hardware. Recall 23V326000 covers 353 vehicles. Missing hardware securing the auger hex extension bar to the drive coupler may cause detachment, risking injury. Owners receive instructions to inspect and get free replacement kits if needed.
- Hydraulic overload relay connectors. Recall 22V349000 affects 477 vehicles. Wrong relay plug connections disable the hydraulic overload protection system, increasing risk of overload and injury. Altec inspects and corrects connections free of charge.
- Subbase bulkhead cracks. Recall 22V071000 concerns 167 vehicles. Cracks in the bulkhead plate may cause shear plate failure, risking separation of the subbase and truck frame. Altec inspects and installs reinforcement plates.
- Hydraulic check valve snap ring. Recall 20V765000 impacts 4,987 vehicles. Snap ring failures may lodge in valves, causing unintended boom movement and potential injuries. Dealers replace snap rings without charge.
- Pedestal fasteners. Recalls 20V587000 and 20V282000 include 280 and 157 vehicles respectively. Bolts securing the pedestal to the turntable may break, risking separation and serious injury. Altec provides replacement fasteners as needed.
- Pole guide joystick placement. Recall 21V559000 covers 878 vehicles. The joystick can be unintentionally engaged by operators’ forearms due to control proximity, risking uncontrolled load movement. A guard kit is provided to prevent accidental activation.
- Pole guide control guard. Recall 20V174000 involves 60 vehicles. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide causing load control loss and injury risks. Altec installs guard kits to prevent accidental operation.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, unresolved recall issues, or safety defects with this model may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on these potential remedies.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Summary
2020
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
9379
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
53 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2004-2023 DL42 and DL45 Digger Derricks. The incorrect hydraulic load holding valve may have been installed, which can cause the winch to lower uncontrollably and the load to fall.
Risk: An uncontrolled load falling increases the risk of injury to personnel or others nearby.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
1967 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 DM, DH, DC, DL, D2000, D3000, and D4000 series digger derricks, and AM55 aerial devices. The base of the rear pole rack may be missing a weld.
Risk: A missing weld on the rear pole rack can lead to a crack that could cause the pole and rack to drop in height, increasing the risk of an injury.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
353 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2022 DC, DB, DL, DM, DH, DT, and D2/3/4000 Digger Derricks. The hardware that secures the removable auger hex extension bar to the drive unit coupler was not installed, which may cause it to detach.
Risk: An auger extension bar that detaches while the digger drive unit is deployed, can increase the risk of injury to nearby personnel.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
477 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 E-series & DH-H series Digger Derricks. The relay connectors may have been reattached to the incorrect plug after a stability test was performed. If the connections are not correct, the hydraulic overload protection system will not function.
Risk: A nonfunctional overload protection system may result in the operator unknowingly overloading the system, increasing the risk of injury.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
167 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2021 DC and DM Series Digger Derricks and AM series Aerial Devices. The unit subbase may develop cracks in the bulkhead plate, which can cause the shear plates to fail.
Risk: Shear plate failure can result in the separation of the subbase and truck frame, increasing the risk of injury.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
878 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2021 DH, D3000, DT65, and DT85 Digger Derricks. The operator may inadvertently move the pole guide joystick with their forearm due to the close proximity between the controls.
Risk: An unintentionally engaged joystick could result in uncontrolled movement of an unbalanced load, increasing the risk of injury.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
157 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA55, AM50 and A77 Aerial Devices and D2, D3, D4, DH-B and DH-H Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5185) may fail.
Risk: If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
280 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 AA55, AM50, A77-T Aerial Devices and D2/3/4B, D3E, DHB, DHH and DHE Digger Derricks. The bolts that secure the pedestal to the turntable (with head marking 5252) may fail.
Risk: If the fasteners break, the pedestal may separate from the turntable, increasing the risk of injury or death.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
60 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2020 DT65-E, D3000-E, and DH-E Digger Derricks Aerial devices. Operators could inadvertently open the pole guide while performing other tasks, possibly resulting in a loss of control of the load.
Risk: If the pole guide is opened while performing other operations, the pole may become unbalanced and cause loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury or death.
2020 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
4987 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2018-2020 AA, AM, AN, A-Class, TA, DM, DL, DXXXX, DC, and DT digger derricks and aerial device vehicles equipped with a DC pump. A hydraulic check valve can have a snap ring failure resulting in the snap ring becoming lodged in a counterbalance or control valve allowing continued movement.
Risk: Unintended boom movement may result in potential injury and or property damage.
Complaints
No complaints found.