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Altec AC Series Crane Vehicles

The 26-foot insulating personnel jib on certain AC Series Cranes may have missing welds.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2024-2026 AC Series Crane vehicles because the inside joints between the side plates and the base plates of the 26-foot insulating personnel jib (IJ26) may be missing welds. Missing welds can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload, resulting in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury. The recall affects 14 vehicles nationwide.

Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds. If the welds are missing, the jib should be taken out of service immediately. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds. Free of charge.
  3. If the welds are missing, the jib should be taken out of service immediately. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. You may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB-3330.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds. If the welds are missing, the jib should be taken out of service immediately. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB-3330.

Is your Altec affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • AC Series Crane, model years 2024 to 2026

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 equipment defect
Campaign
26V384000
Vehicles affected
14
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
MAB-3330
Manufacturer phone
1-877-462-5832

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)