NHTSA Service Bulletin 10232032: 2021, 2022 Altec Digger Derrick
Official manufacturer communication context for 2021, 2022 Altec Digger Derrick, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Peterbilt that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Peterbilt has decided that certain 2022 through 2023 Model Year 365,367,389,567, and 579 chassis built during 02/15/2021 through 09/08/2022 fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ("FMVSS") No. 101 - Controls and Displays; FMVSS No. 108 - Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment; FMVSS No. 121 - Air Brake Systems; and FMVSS No. 136 - Electronic Stabilty Control Systems for Heavy Vehicles. The 15-inch digital display may freeze without prior indication, and can be reset only by a key cycle, battery disconnect, or re-programming, which may increase the risk of a crash. Follow the guidance in the communication from Peterbilt. Altec is not able to perform this repair. The work must be completed by a Peterbilt Dealer.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10232032?
Altec Industries, Inc. has received notification from Peterbilt that a condition exists relating to motor vehicle safety, compliance, or emissions in a vehicle you possess that is equipped with Altec equipment. Peterbilt has decided that certain 2022 through 2023 Model Year 365,367,389,567, and 579 chassis built during 02/15/2021 through 09/08/2022 fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard ("FMVSS").
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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