Altec recalls aerial devices and digger derricks over automatic braking system not recalibrated
The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after the front radar box was relocated, so it may brake late and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised parameters, recalibrate it and test it, free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and refer to recall number CSN-3356.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Aa Series Aerial Device, Am Series Aerial Device, Digger Derrick 2022–2026
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 55 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 21, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V541000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3356
- Model years: 2022–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after relocating the front radar box.
- Consequence
- An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Altec will update the collision mitigation system with the revised the parameters, recalibrate, and test the system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.
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