Recall 11V600 affects 129 2009-2011 Altec Digger Derrick utility vehicles for overheating battery separators. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
Altec is recalling 129 2009-2011 Digger Derrick utility vehicles because Sure Power battery separator devices can overheat. Overheating can lead to smoke and fire, and the dealer repair will be free once Altec makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The Sure Power battery separator on the 2009-2011 Altec Digger Derrick is an electrical device that manages how battery power moves between battery circuits. Its normal job is to let charging current reach the needed battery circuit while helping keep equipment loads from draining power where it is needed for vehicle operation.
On affected units, the recalled Sure Power separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314) or 16512967 (model 1315), can overheat. The filing identifies the separator itself as the problem. Overheating means the device is producing more heat than it is designed to handle while electrical current passes through it.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or operator should not count on a light, smell, sound, or change in equipment operation before the separator overheats.
Who's affected?
Covers the Digger Derrick across three model years, all tied to the electrical equipment component.
| 2011 Altec Digger Derrick | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2009 Altec Digger Derrick | Electrical |
| 2010 Altec Digger Derrick | Electrical |
| Units affected | 129 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Battery separator overheating can produce smoke and fire, creating a fire risk for people near the equipment. If you smell smoke or see smoke near the battery area, stop using the equipment and call the dealer before moving it again. Repair will be free at any franchised Altec dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2011 Altec Digger Derrick is included in this recall.
- Watch for Altec's owner notice if you have not received it; notices began January 11, 2012.
- Call Altec at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number 11V600 when you call.
- Ask about the free battery-separator replacement that addresses overheating, smoke, and possible fire.
- Avoid operating the vehicle near structures until Altec confirms the battery-separator repair path for your VIN.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Altec technician replaces the battery separator on affected Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with the recalled Sure Power separator device. The source remedy says Altec began the safety recall on January 11, 2012, and the repair is free of charge. Because this page does not list a current remedy status, confirm repair scheduling with the dealer before bringing the vehicle in. The known repair path is replacement of the separator, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 21, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 11, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V600?
Recall 11V600 covers 129 2009-2011 Altec Digger Derrick utility vehicles equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, part numbers 16511893 and 16512967. The separator can overheat, which can result in smoke and possible fire. Altec will replace the battery separators for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2011 Altec Digger Derrick is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific utility vehicle is included in recall 11V600. If it is, contact an authorized Altec service location and reference recall 11V600 when you call. Altec listed 1-877-462-5832 for owner questions, and the separator replacement is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Altec's remedy for recall 11V600 is replacement of the battery separators free of charge. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to complete the covered recall repair at no cost when your VIN is included.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is overheating at the battery separator. The NHTSA consequence for recall 11V600 says overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Altec repair before returning the vehicle to regular service.
When did the recall repair start?
The safety recall began on January 11, 2012. That means the Altec remedy has been open for years. If this utility vehicle was bought used or missed the original notice, check your VIN and ask Altec about the free separator replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V600000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V600 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V600000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →