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NHTSA recall,

Altec Digger Derrick (2021-2026) and Altec TA Series Aerial Device (2023-2025)

Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, allowing the truck to be driven with the boom elevated.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick and 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device vehicles. The recall involves 143 vehicles nationwide. The problem is improper wiring that may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated. 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.

The issue was reported to NHTSA on September 24, 2026. 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.

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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 correct the wiring in the power distribution module to enable the boom stow auto-neutral functionality, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. You may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3370.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Altec affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Digger Derrick, model years 2021 to 2026
  • TA Series Aerial Device, model years 2023 to 2025

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
Electrical system defect
Campaign
26V617000
Vehicles affected
143
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
CSN-3370
Manufacturer phone
1-877-462-5832

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 3, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)