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Altec Digger Derrick

The Digger Derrick has an incorrect pole rack capacity rating that may cause loss of vehicle control and a crash.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles because the vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating. While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects 6 vehicles and was reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2026. The issue was identified nationwide. Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 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 provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge.
  3. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. You may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.

Is your Altec affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Digger Derrick, 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
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V409000
Vehicles affected
6
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
CSN-3335
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)