The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V562000·Announced 2025-08-29

Altec utility vehicle cable entry steps can detach during use

Altec is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick and Service Body vehicles because the cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, allowing the entry step to detach.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the step is load-bearing and can detach while a person is standing on it, which is a structural failure rather than a degraded function.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. About 903 units are potentially affected.

The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.

NHTSA states that a cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

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 are free of charge. Owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC, TEREX SERVICE BODY, DIGGER DERRICK, AERIAL DEVICE, AERIAL DEVICES
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Structure
Hazard
Affected units
903

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 (4)

  • SERVICE BODY
  • DIGGER DERRICK
  • AERIAL DEVICE
  • AERIAL DEVICES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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