2020-2026 Altec AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 Altec AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 Altec AM Series Aerial Device and 2 more models recall: Platform Access Step May Separate from Vehicle
Report received by NHTSA: Oct. 2, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle.
- The risk
A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
- Who's affected
6,780 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2020-2026 Altec AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 Altec AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 Altec AM Series Aerial Device, 2024-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2024-2025 Altec A-Class.
- 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
146 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Sept. 24, 2026 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device recall: Boom Stow Auto-Neutral System Improperly Wired
- 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
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
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 A-Class 2024-2025
- Altec AA Series Aerial Device 2020-2026
- Altec AM Series Aerial Device 2023-2026
- Altec AN Series Aerial Device 2021-2026
- Altec Digger Derrick 2024-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V637000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 6,780 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3374 |
| “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