Vehicle recall 26V071000 · February 6, 2026
Altec AM Series Aerial Device and Digger Derrick
The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
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 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
- Consequence
- An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V071000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 6, 2026
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN-3281
- Owner notification
- March 27, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 57
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Power distribution module/ipdm
Vehicles covered
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