2025 Altec AC Series Crane, 2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Chassis Lighting Harness Not Installed
Report received by NHTSA: March 20, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick vehicles. The harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.
- The risk
Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
134 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025 Altec AC Series Crane, 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
133 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 13, 2026 2023-2026 Altec Aerial Device, 2023-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023-2026 Altec Pressure Digger and 2 more models recall: Incorrect Low Tire Pressure on Certification Label
- Feb. 6, 2026 2021-2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device, 2021-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3295.
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 AC Series Crane 2025
- Altec Digger Derrick 2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V170000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received by NHTSA | March 20, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 134 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3295 |
| “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