AI Damage2016 Altec Digger Derrick: common problems
The maker issued 17 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 17
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec Industries, Inc
has been notified by Samson that certain ropes manufactured between May 6 and May 12, 2026 could be mislabeled with incorrect strength ratings on the product tags and supporting certification documentation. These ropes…
- Altec has learned that the king pin towing capacity placard might not be installed on certain DL derricks…
Altec has learned that the king pin towing capacity placard might not be installed on certain DL derricks built from August 2005 to October 2024. This could lead to unintentional overloading which could result in…
- Altec has learned that the structural subbase welds on certain DH derricks built from July 2016 to…
Altec has learned that the structural subbase welds on certain DH derricks built from July 2016 to December 2023 could contain stitch welds rather than the required continuous welds, which could result in cracks…
- Altec has learned that a 12-volt Airtronics relay installed in the PDM could have been manufactured to an…
Altec has learned that a 12-volt Airtronics relay installed in the PDM could have been manufactured to an insufficient threshold on certain units built from December 2004 to October 2022. This can cause the relay to…
- Altec has learned that on certain digger derricks built from January 29, 2015, to December 3, 2020,…
Altec has learned that on certain digger derricks built from January 29, 2015, to December 3, 2020, equipped with a Hetronic radio control system have experienced frequent dropouts or would not connect to the receiver…
- Altec has learned that an incorrect grade auger retention pin could be installed on certain DC, DL, and DM…
Altec has learned that an incorrect grade auger retention pin could be installed on certain DC, DL, and DM derricks built from July 2015 to August 2023. Over time, this could result in the pin becoming damaged.
- Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from January…
Altec has learned that certain digger derricks and aerial devices of various models built from January 2010 to January 2023 may contain access steps with a handrail and side plate that come together in a small space…
- The body compartment wiring on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, and body-only units built…
The body compartment wiring on certain Altec aerial devices, digger derricks, and body-only units built from 2014 to 2021 contains an in-line fuse located close to the lighting in the compartment, while other units are…
- Altec has learned that the lift cylinder pivot pin retainers may bend or break during use on DT80 digger…
Altec has learned that the lift cylinder pivot pin retainers may bend or break during use on DT80 digger derricks built from March 2007 to October 2021. If the pin retainer fails, the pivot pin will still be held in…
- Altec has learned that the electrohydraulic outrigger/tools control valve on AA755L and A-series aerial…
Altec has learned that the electrohydraulic outrigger/tools control valve on AA755L and A-series aerial devices and DLB, DMB, and D2/3/4000B series digger derricks could have the potential to produce a very small…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from Navistar that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. On certain trucks equipped with…
- Altec has learned that on certain derricks built from 2008 to 2020 the diameter of the wire winch rope…
Altec has learned that on certain derricks built from 2008 to 2020 the diameter of the wire winch rope installed may exceed the maximum allowable diameter specified by the ANSI A10.31 derrick standard based on the…
NHTSA lists 17 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Altec Digger Derrick?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 17 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Altec Digger Derrick?
NHTSA lists 17 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Altec Digger Derrick from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.