NHTSA recall,
Altec AA, AN, AM Series Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick
The turntable mounted platform access step may separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fall or injury.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, 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, allowing the step to separate from the vehicle. A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use increases the risk of a fall or injury.
The recall was reported to NHTSA on October 2, 2026, and affects 6,780 vehicles nationwide. Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Altec will replace the steps, free of charge.
- Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. You may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
- Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Altec affected?
5 models
These models and years may be affected.
- A-Class, model years
- AA Series Aerial Device, model years
- AM Series Aerial Device, model years
- An Series Aerial Device, model years
- Digger Derrick, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Component
- Vehicle structure defect
- Campaign
- 26V637000
- Vehicles affected
- 6,780
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters expected
- Manufacturer's recall number
- CSN-3374
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-877-462-5832
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Timeline
Reported to NHTSA
Listed on Recall Canary
