Altec Industries Recalls Digger Derrick and AM Series Aerial Devices
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and AM Series Aerial Device vehicles due to a potential issue where the engine may start unintentionally, increasing injury risk.
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What Happened
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain vehicles because the chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 570 units of 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The affected models include ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK for model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, and ALTEC AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE for model years 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. No specific model numbers, UPCs, or regional information were provided.
What You Should Do
Owners should inspect the power distribution module as per instructions from Altec and obtain a repair kit if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 27, 2026, and owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN-3281, and the NHTSA campaign number is 26V071000.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a safety hazard where an unexpected engine start could increase the risk of injury to individuals near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Source
Attribution: NHTSA. For more information, refer to NHTSA Recall ID 26V071000.
Source: NHTSA Official Notice