ALTEC 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2023
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK vehicles due to equipment:mechanical:boom/crane/ladder issues. Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 DT85 Digger Derricks. The Boom pressure limiter may allow the boom to lift loads above the rated capacity and over the Hydraulic Overload Protection (HOP) setting.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Lifting loads above the boom capacity could overload the unit and cause instability, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Altec will provide instructions to owners to test the boom lift pressure limiter setting and set it to the correct pressure, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2023. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3078.
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