2022-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023 Altec AA Series Aerial Device, 2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device recall: Automatic Brake System Improperly Calibrated
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 21, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box.
- The risk
An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
55 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023 Altec AA Series Aerial Device, 2025 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
143 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- July 17, 2026 2024-2026 Altec AT Series recall: Turntable Fasteners Not Heat Treated
- July 16, 2026 2013-2025 Altec AP Series recall: Unprotected Boom Stow Wire May Short and Cause Fire
- July 2, 2026 2022-2026 Altec Service Body recall: Incorrectly Routed Inverter AC Wiring May Short and Overheat
- June 26, 2026 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating
- June 12, 2026 2014-2026 Altec AT Series recall: Transmission Park Interlock May Be Missing
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.
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 2023
- Altec AM Series Aerial Device 2025
- Altec Digger Derrick 2022-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V541000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 21, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 55 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3356 |
| “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