2010 Altec D3000 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2010 Altec D3000 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other D3000 years?

D3000 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2010 Altec D3000 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V461000OtherJuly 29, 2014 · 67 units

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks, equipped with winch units manufactured by Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products). The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture.

Consequence

A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 602.

11V318000OtherJune 6, 2011 · 56 units

Defect

ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 AERIAL DEVICES AND DIGGER DERRICKS UTILITY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2009 THROUGH MAY 2010. THE HIGH STRENGTH FASTENERS THAT CONNECT THE BOOM TURNTABLE TO THE PEDESTAL MAY FAIL DUE TO STRESS CORROSION CRACKING, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BOOM TO FALL.

Consequence

A FALLING BOOM MAY CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER OR PEOPLE NEARBY AND DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY.

Remedy

ALTEC WILL REPLACE THE FASTENERS TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING JUNE 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.

2010 Altec D3000 — common questions

Is the 2010 Altec D3000 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2010 Altec D3000 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 Altec D3000. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2010 compare to other D3000 years?

Does the 2010 Altec D3000 have recalls?

2010 Altec D3000 — common questions

Is the 2010 Altec D3000 reliable?

Does the 2010 Altec D3000 have recalls?

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