2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device recall: Boom Stow Auto-Neutral System Improperly Wired
Report received by NHTSA: Sept. 24, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, and 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device vehicles. Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated.
- The risk
When the vehicle is moved or driven with the boom out of stow, the vehicle could exceed the recorded travel height, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
143 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023-2025 Altec TA 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
145 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 27, 2026 2021-2023 Altec Service Body recall: Strobe Light May Short Circuit
- Aug. 21, 2026 2022-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023 Altec AA Series Aerial Device, 2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device recall: Automatic Brake System Improperly Calibrated
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will correct the wiring in the power distribution module to enable the boom stow auto-neutral functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3370.
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 2021-2026
- Altec TA Series Aerial Device 2023-2025
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V617000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Sept. 24, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 143 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3370 |
| “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