2024-2026 Altec AC Series Crane recall: Missing Welds on Personnel Jib Platform
Report received by NHTSA: June 11, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AC Series Crane vehicles. The inside joints between the side plates and the base plates of the 26-foot insulating personnel jib (IJ26) may be missing welds.
- The risk
Missing welds can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload, resulting in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
14 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Altec AC Series Crane.
- 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
137 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- May 15, 2026 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 (agency record)
- April 17, 2026 Altec Industries, Inc. recall: Improperly Installed Front End Radar (agency record)
- April 16, 2026 Altec Industries, Inc. recall: Inoperative Emergency Stop Switch (agency record)
- March 20, 2026 Altec Industries, Inc. recall: Chassis Lighting Harness Not Installed (agency record)
- March 13, 2026 Altec Industries, Inc. recall: Incorrect Low Tire Pressure on Certification Label (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds. If the welds are missing, the jib should be taken out of service immediately. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB-3330.
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 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V384000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 11, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 14 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | MAB-3330 |
| “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