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HighNHTSA·25V251000·Announced 2025-04-17

Altec Recalls 2024-2025 Digger Derrick Vehicles for Hydraulic Defect

Altec is recalling 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles because an improperly seated retaining ring may cause hydraulic pressure loss and unintended boom movement.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/mechanical defect (hydraulic failure) that poses a risk of injury, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall involves approximately 900 units. The defect is an improperly seated retaining ring that may cause the hydraulic cylinder to lose pressure, resulting in unintended boom movement.

Unintended boom movement increases the risk of injury. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the counterbalance valves free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Special Purpose / Construction
Hazard
Affected units
900

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • DIGGER DERRICK

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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