NHTSA recall 26V071000 · Feb 6, 2026
Altec Industries, Inc.: Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly
Product
2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles
Hazard
An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
What to do
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.
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- Summary
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Potentially affected
- 57
- Manufacturer campaign number
- CSN-3281
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notice.
Copied from the agency record without changes. Data as of Oct 14, 2026, 1:15 AM EDT. The agency notice is the final word.
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