ALTEC — recall

Automotive · United States · 2026-02-06

Altec Digger Derrick and AM Series Aerial Device vehicles, chassis engine issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-06
Manufacturer	Altec Industries, Inc.
Models affected	AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE, DIGGER DERRICK
Model year	2021-2025, 2021-2025
Units affected	57
Defect	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._x000D_ An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 are expected to be mailed April 3, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.
Recall number	26V071000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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