1996 Altec Digger Derrick Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 25, 2018 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Digger Derrick years
Not enough data 1st of 32 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1996 Altec Digger Derrick so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1996 Altec Digger Derrick recalls (1)

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StructureApr 20, 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V255000 · 12 vehicles

Problem: 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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Altec Digger Derrick?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Altec Digger Derrick?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Altec Digger Derrick a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Digger Derrick model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.