2021-2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device, 2021-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly
Report received by NHTSA: Feb. 6, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
- Who's affected
57 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device, 2021-2025 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
131 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 23, 2025 2022-2023 Altec AA55, 2023 Altec AM55, 2023 Altec AN46 and 1 more model recall: Hydraulic System May Have Missing Check Valve
- Dec. 18, 2025 2023-2025 Altec Aerial Device, 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Inadequate Fuse Protection Can Cause Fire
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
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 AM Series Aerial Device 2021-2025
- Altec Digger Derrick 2021-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V071000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 57 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3281 |
| “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