Electrical system: wiring: power distribution module/ipdm
- Component
- Electrical system: wiring: power distribution module/ipdm
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 57
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2026-02-06
- Owners notified
- 2026-03-27
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Manufacturer remedy
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.