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Altec Aerial Device and Altec Digger Derrick (2025-2026)

The front end radar was improperly installed, which may cause unexpected braking and increase crash risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

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). While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects 36 vehicles nationwide.

Altec will inform 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. The issue was reported to NHTSA on April 17, 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 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.
  3. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. You may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.
  4. Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

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.

Is your Altec affected?

2 models

These models and years may be affected.

  • Aerial Device, model years 2025 to 2026
  • Digger Derrick, model years 2025 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
Driver assistance defect
Campaign
26V247000
Vehicles affected
36
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters mailed
Manufacturer's recall number
CSN-3309
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)