Vehicle recall 25V562000 · August 29, 2025
Altec Digger Derrick, Altec Aerial Device and 2 more models
The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V562000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 29, 2025
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN-3246
- Owner notification
- October 24, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 903
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec Aerial Device (2012-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Altec Digger Derrick (2011-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
- Altec Service Body (2022-2025): 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
- Terex Aerial Devices (2011): 2011
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.