Altec recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
What could happen
An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
The fix
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Am Series Aerial Device 2021–2025
- Altec Digger Derrick 2021–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 26V071000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 6, 2026
- Owners notified
- Mar 27, 2026
- Vehicles or items affected
- 57
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring › Power distribution module/ipdm
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN-3281
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Structure Oct 2, 2026
- Altec recall: Forward collision avoidance Aug 21, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment May 15, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Apr 16, 2026
- Altec recall: Structure Sep 25, 2025
- Altec recall: Back over prevention Oct 9, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.