Altec recalls aerial devices and digger derricks over platform step that may separate
The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded, so it could separate from the vehicle or become unstable in use, which raises the risk of a fall or injury.
What to do
Altec will replace the steps free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and cite recall number CSN-3374.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Aa Series Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, A-Class and 2 more 2020–2026
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
- Units
- 6,780 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V637000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3374
- Model years: 2020–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
- Defect
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
- Corrective action
- Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
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