2020-2026 Altec TA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2025 Altec AN Series Aerial Device, 2022-2025 Altec AT Series and 4 more models recall: Emergency Stop May Fail
Report received by NHTSA: May 15, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2025 AT Series, 2021-2025 AN Series Aerial Device, 2020-2026 TA Series Aerial Device, 2021 L Series Aerial Device, 2021 LR Series Aerial Device, 2023-2025 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2025 AA Series Aerial Device vehicles. The ground level emergency stop (E-stop) may not stop hydraulic functions of the machine when the machine is in ePTO mode.
- The risk
Hydraulic functions that do not immediately stop when the ground level E-stop is pressed, increase the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
213 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2026 Altec TA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2025 Altec AN Series Aerial Device, 2022-2025 Altec AT Series, 2023-2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device, 2024-2025 Altec AA Series Aerial Device, 2021 Altec L Series Aerial Device and 1 more model.
- 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
136 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 17, 2026 2025-2026 Altec Aerial Device, 2025-2026 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Improperly Installed Front End Radar
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will inspect the units and test to verify the E-stop function. If the wiring is found to be incorrect, it will be updated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3322.
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 AA Series Aerial Device 2024-2025
- Altec AM Series Aerial Device 2023-2025
- Altec AN Series Aerial Device 2021-2025
- Altec AT Series 2022-2025
- Altec L Series Aerial Device 2021
- Altec LR Series Aerial Device 2021
- Altec TA Series Aerial Device 2020-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V310000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | May 15, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 213 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3322 |
| “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