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2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly
NHTSA #26V071000 · Electrical System — Wiring — Power Distribution Module/Ipdm · NHTSA notice
Reported February 6, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 57 vehicles
Repair completion: 94.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3281 · Owners notified March 27, 2026
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
Safety consequence
An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.
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