Vehicle recall 18V745000 · October 22, 2018
2014-2018 Altec Digger Derrick
The Zone Rating System may not alert the operator that the load being handled exceeds the rated load for the unit's specific position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Without an alert, there is a greater risk of unit instability or a loss of load control, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V745000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 22, 2018
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 700
- Owner notification
- December 12, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 175
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Software
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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