AI Damage2025 Altec Digger Derrick: common problems
The maker issued 13 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 13
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Altec has learned that certain DH, D3000, AN, and AM units built with three stage A-frame outrigger…
Altec has learned that certain DH, D3000, AN, and AM units built with three stage A-frame outrigger assemblies from October 2025 to February 2026 could have been manufactured with the incorrect revision of the stop…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has been notified of a condition affecting certain International HV, HX, eMV, CV, LT, RH, LoneStar, and MV Series trucks equipped with Altec equipment. Outdated Body Control Module (BCM) software may generate erroneous…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) that certain 2020-2026 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 and Western Star 4700, 47X, 48X RHD and 49x vehicles equipped with an…
- Altec has received notification from Parker Chelsea, the manufacturer, of an issue with some of their 281…
Altec has received notification from Parker Chelsea, the manufacturer, of an issue with some of their 281 and 890 Series PTOs. An unintended restriction in lubrication flow may produce elevated back pressure in…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has been notified by International of a safety defect in some chassis with specific Bendix Antilock Brake Systems (ABS) fitted with Altec equipment.
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) that the tie rod on the front axle may not have been installed properly, which can result in tie rod separation without warning and a loss of…
- Altec has learned that hydraulic hoses on certain DM-E and DH derricks, built between 2021 and 2025, can…
Altec has learned that hydraulic hoses on certain DM-E and DH derricks, built between 2021 and 2025, can come into contact with the cord reel, causing the reel to stick. This can cause the pole guide to become…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from International Motors, LLC that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2026 International® MV™ Series trucks built 3/3/2025 through 6/11/2025 with 25" Battery…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) that a condition related to operation or customer satisfaction could be present on certain specific 2025-2026 model year vehicles, including…
- Altec has learned that the velocity fuse, part of the HOP plumbing on the lower boom lift cylinder, may…
Altec has learned that the velocity fuse, part of the HOP plumbing on the lower boom lift cylinder, may close and fail to open due to air in the circuit during normal operation on certain D3000H, DT65H, and DT85H…
- Altec Industries, Inc
has received notification from International Motors, LLC, that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety in certain 2025 and 2026 eMVTM Series trucks built 11/13/2024 through 2/3/2025; 2025 and 2026 HVTM…
- 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…
NHTSA lists 13 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 2025 Altec Digger Derrick?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 13 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Altec Digger Derrick?
NHTSA lists 13 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 2025 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.