Altec recalls 2020–2026 AT, AN, TA, AM, AA, L and LR Series aerial devices over emergency stop that may not work
The ground level emergency stop may not stop the machine's hydraulic functions when it is in ePTO mode, which increases the risk of injury.
What to do
Altec will inspect the units and test the E-stop, and will update the wiring free of charge if it is found to be incorrect. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and cite recall number CSN-3322.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Am Series Aerial Device, Aa Series Aerial Device, Lr Series Aerial Device and 4 more 2020–2026
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- Hydraulic functions that do not immediately stop when the ground level E-stop is pressed, increase the risk of injury.
- Units
- 213 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 12, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 15, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V310000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3322
- Model years: 2020–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CONTROLS/CONTROL WIRING
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2025 AT Series, 2021-2025 AN Series Aerial Device, 2020-2026 TA Series Aerial Device, 2021 L Series Aerial Device, 2021 LR Series Aerial Device, 2023-2025 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2025 AA Series Aerial Device vehicles. The ground level emergency stop (E-stop) may not stop hydraulic functions of the machine when the machine is in ePTO mode.
- Consequence
- Hydraulic functions that do not immediately stop when the ground level E-stop is pressed, increase the risk of injury.
- Corrective action
- Altec will inspect the units and test to verify the E-stop function. If the wiring is found to be incorrect, it will be updated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3322.
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