2025-2026 Altec Aerial Device, 2025-2026 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Improperly Installed Front End Radar
Report received by NHTSA: April 17, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).
- The risk
While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
36 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Altec Aerial Device, 2025-2026 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
135 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 16, 2026 2025-2026 Altec AM Series Aerial Device recall: Inoperative Emergency Stop Switch
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.
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 2025-2026
- Altec Digger Derrick 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V247000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 17, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 36 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3309 |
| “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