2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating
Report received by NHTSA: June 26, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
- The risk
While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
6 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2023-2025 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
139 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 12, 2026 2014-2026 Altec AT Series recall: Transmission Park Interlock May Be Missing
- June 11, 2026 2024-2026 Altec AC Series Crane recall: Missing Welds on Personnel Jib Platform
- 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)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.
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 Digger Derrick 2023-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V409000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | June 26, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3335 |
| “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