- The 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.
- The risk
- Unexpected boom movement can increase the risk of injury or death.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Altec Digger Derrick Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Altec Digger Derrick have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2018 for the structure.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Digger Derrick year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Altec Digger Derrick recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1997 Altec Digger Derrick yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All Digger Derrick yearsQuestions about the 1997 Altec Digger Derrick
Does the 1997 Altec Digger Derrick have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Altec Digger Derrick: structure (April 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Altec Digger Derrick had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Altec Digger Derrick a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 96 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Altec Digger Derrick year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Altec Digger Derrick has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data