Model year record

2026 ALTEC Digger Derrick

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints in our copy of the federal file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V666000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,053
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-09

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and AC Series Crane vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured without a rearview camera installed.

Safety risk

A missing rearview camera can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit to owners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3376.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V637000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Component
Structure: body: step/ladder
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
6,780
Reported to NHTSA
2026-10-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V617000

Electrical system: wiring

Component
Electrical system: wiring
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
143
Reported to NHTSA
2026-09-24

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V541000

Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking

Component
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
55
Reported to NHTSA
2026-08-21

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V247000

Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar

Component
Forward collision avoidance: sensing system: radar
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
36
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-17
Owners notified
2026-06-12

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).

Safety risk

While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V150000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
10,875
Reported to NHTSA
2026-03-13
Owners notified
2026-05-11

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.

Safety risk

An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints in our copy of the federal file for this model year. The daily feed covers recent filings; older history appears only after a full-history rebuild.

Other ALTEC Digger Derrick model years

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