ALTEC 2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2018
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2018 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK vehicles due to electrical system:software issues. Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2014-2018 DHH and DHB Digger Derrick vehicles. The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Altec will notify owners and dealers will update the Zone Rating System software, free of charge. The recall began December 12, 2018. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 700.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026