NHTSA vehicle safety data
2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2026 Altec Am 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 2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2026 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 · Vehicles built through September 30, 2026 (per NHTSA)
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.
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.
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