NHTSA vehicle safety data
2021 Altec AA Series Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Altec AA Series Aerial Device has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Altec AA Series Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Altec AA Series Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Platform Access Step May Separate from Vehicle
NHTSA #26V637000 · Structure — Body — Step/Ladder · NHTSA notice
Reported October 2, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 6,780 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3374
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 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, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Exhaust May Overheat Outrigger Pad
NHTSA #25V650000 · Structure — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported September 25, 2025 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 268 vehicles
Repair completion: 51.87% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3252 · Owners notified November 21, 2025 · Vehicles built through August 14, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 AA Series, 2024-2025 AM Series, and 2025 AN Series aerial devices. The outrigger pad holder may have been installed too close to the exhaust outlet.
Safety consequence
The exhaust may overheat the outrigger pad, increasing the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will instruct owners to inspect the outrigger pad holder placement. A kit to relocate the outrigger pad holder or exhaust outlet will be provided as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3252.
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