Altec Digger Derrick Vehicles Recall
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Altec Industries is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles due to an incorrect pole rack capacity rating that may cause loss of vehicle control.
What this NHTSA vehicle recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by NHTSA on August 1, 2026 and geographically references United States. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Vehicle Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects 2023, 2024, and 2025 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK vehicles. A total of 18 units are affected.
What You Should Do
Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335. This recall is associated with NHTSA Campaign Number 26V409000.
Why This Matters
While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number 26V409000
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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