Altec Recalls 2019-2024 AT Series Vehicles Due to Emergency Stop Defect
Altec is recalling 2019-2024 AT Series vehicles because the lower emergency stop may not function when the upper control is selected, increasing the risk of death or serious injury.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect increases the risk of death or serious injury, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports or high-risk vehicle defects.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2024 AT Series vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the electrical system where the lower emergency stop may not function when the upper control is selected.
An emergency stop that does not shut off the unit during an emergency increases the risk of death or serious injury. Altec will correct the wiring between the power distribution module and the machine harness free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on January 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3265.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AT SERIES
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Aerial Work Platform
- Affected units
- 37
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 (1)
- AT SERIES
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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