Altec recalls 2023–2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles over taillight wiring that may short circuit
The wiring for the electronic taillight module may not have enough circuit protection, so it could short circuit and raise the risk of a fire.
What to do
Altec will give instructions to inspect and update the circuit as needed, free of charge. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick 2023–2025
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 152 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 13, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V890000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3271
- Model years: 2023–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.
- Consequence
- Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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