Altec recalls 2025 AC Series Cranes and DT Series Digger Derricks over missing lighting harness
A harness meant to keep Altec-installed lights from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which can cut power to body or trailer lights and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Owners should inspect their vehicle for the harness; if it is missing, Altec will provide a free repair kit. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and refer to recall number CSN-3295.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Ac Series Crane, Digger Derrick 2025
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 134 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 15, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 20, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V170000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3295
- Model years: 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick vehicles. The harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.
- Consequence
- Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3295.
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