Altec recall: Structure
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 1992-2006 Digger Derrick trucks that have a specific boom pivot pin which may fail and cause the boom to move unexpectedly.
What could happen
Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the vehicle for defective pivot pins and replace any that are found, free of charge. The recall began on May 22, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Digger Derrick 1992–2006
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V255000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 22, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 1992 to Sep 29, 2006
- Part
- Structure
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Back over prevention Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Structure Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Structure Oct 2, 2026
- Altec recall: Electrical system Sep 24, 2026
- Altec recall: Forward collision avoidance Aug 21, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Jun 26, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.