2023-2025 Altec Aerial Device, 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Inadequate Fuse Protection Can Cause Fire
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 18, 2025.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.
- The risk
Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
152 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2025 Altec Aerial Device, 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick.
- Compared with
Altec Industries, Inc. has 18 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 17 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
129 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 26, 2025 2025 Altec LR8 Series recall: Improperly Formed Shear Plate Lockbolts (agency record)
- Nov. 21, 2025 2019-2024 Altec AT Series recall: Emergency Stop May Not Function (agency record)
- Oct. 3, 2025 2022-2025 Altec ST600 recall: Auxiliary Engine Circuit May Overheat and Cause Fire (agency record)
- Oct. 3, 2025 2024 Altec Fosv-Ca recall: Battery Cables May Overheat and Cause Fire (agency record)
- Sept. 25, 2025 2024-2025 Altec A Class recall: Platform Retaining Plate Bolts may be Improperly Tightened (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Altec Aerial Device 2023-2025
- Altec Digger Derrick 2023-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V890000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 152 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3271 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record