Altec Recalls Aerial and Service Trucks Due to Electrical Defect
Altec is recalling specific aerial and service trucks because a voltage spike may damage a control module, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control or brake performance.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where a loss of handling or brake performance could increase crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks. The recall involves a defect in the Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit, which may experience a voltage spike. This spike can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.
Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3229.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC L SERIES AERIAL DEVICE, SERVICE BODY, LS SERIES, TA CLASS
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Affected units
- 965
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (5)
- L SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
- SERVICE BODY
- LS SERIES
- TA CLASS
- AT SERIES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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