1996 Altec Digger Derrick problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Structure 2018-04-20 · campaign 18V255000 · 12 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:electrical 2018-05-14 · SIL 677 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service information letter (sil) notified customers to inspect the electrical slip ring for proper installation. slip rings found to be improperly installed are to be replaced.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.