NHTSA vehicle safety data
2025 Altec Am Series Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2025 Altec Am Series Aerial Device has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2025 Altec Am Series Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2025 Altec Am 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.
Automatic Brake System Improperly Calibrated
NHTSA #26V541000 · Forward Collision Avoidance — Automatic Emergency Braking · NHTSA notice
Reported August 21, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 55 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3356 · Vehicles built January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box.
Safety consequence
An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.
Emergency Stop May Fail
NHTSA #26V310000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Controls/Control Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported May 15, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 213 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3322 · Vehicles built through April 14, 2026 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2025 AT Series, 2021-2025 AN Series Aerial Device, 2020-2026 TA Series Aerial Device, 2021 L Series Aerial Device, 2021 LR Series Aerial Device, 2023-2025 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2025 AA Series Aerial Device vehicles. The ground level emergency stop (E-stop) may not stop hydraulic functions of the machine when the machine is in ePTO mode.
Safety consequence
Hydraulic functions that do not immediately stop when the ground level E-stop is pressed, increase the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will inspect the units and test to verify the E-stop function. If the wiring is found to be incorrect, it will be updated, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3322.
Inoperative Emergency Stop Switch
NHTSA #26V243000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Boom/Crane/Ladder — Controls/Control Wiring · NHTSA notice
Reported April 16, 2026 · Altec Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 40 vehicles
Repair completion: 2.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN-3307 · Owners notified June 9, 2026
Defect description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025-2026 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The emergency stop switch located at the turntable is inoperative when the upper controls interlock is active and allows the upper and lower controls to remain powered when the emergency stop is depressed.
Safety consequence
An inoperative emergency stop switch increases the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Altec will notify owners to inspect for the presence of an adapter harness. If installed, the owner will be instructed to notify Altec, and no further action is needed. If the harness is not installed, Altec will provide a kit to complete the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 9, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3307.
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.
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
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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