Altec recalls 2021–2025 Digger Derrick and AM Series Aerial Device vehicles over engine that may start unintentionally
The chassis engine may start unintentionally because a diode is missing in the Altec power distribution module, which raises the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
What to do
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and mention recall number CSN-3281.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Am Series Aerial Device, Digger Derrick 2021–2025
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
- Units
- 57 vehicles
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 6, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V071000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3281
- Model years: 2021–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
- 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.
- Consequence
- An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
- Corrective action
- 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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