Altec recalls 2023–2025 Digger Derrick vehicles over wrong pole rack capacity rating
The height of the load's center of gravity was calculated wrongly, so with a full pole rack the vehicle could lose control while braking or turning, raising the risk of a crash.
What to do
Altec will send owners a safety alert placard free of charge, and letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and mention recall number CSN-3335.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Digger Derrick 2023–2025
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 6 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 18, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 26, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V409000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3335
- Model years: 2023–2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
- Consequence
- While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.
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