2025-2026 Altec AM Series Aerial Device recall: Inoperative Emergency Stop Switch
Report received by NHTSA: April 16, 2026.
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 2025-2026 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The emergency stop switch located at the turntable is inoperative when the upper controls interlock is active and allows the upper and lower controls to remain powered when the emergency stop is depressed.
- The risk
An inoperative emergency stop switch increases the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
40 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Altec AM Series Aerial Device.
- 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
134 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- March 20, 2026 2025 Altec AC Series Crane, 2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Chassis Lighting Harness Not Installed
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will notify owners to inspect for the presence of an adapter harness. If installed, the owner will be instructed to notify Altec, and no further action is needed. If the harness is not installed, Altec will provide a kit to complete the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3307.
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 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V243000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 16, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 40 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3307 |
| “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