Altec Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles recalled due to fire risk
Altec is recalling 2023-2025 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may lack adequate circuit protection, which could short circuit and increase fire risk.
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 addresses a vehicle electrical defect (inadequate circuit protection) that could cause fire. No deaths, injuries, or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric, a risk-of-harm product with no reported incidents scores 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall affects the electronic taillight module harness, which may have inadequate circuit protection.
Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit. This creates an increased risk of fire in the electrical system.
A total of 152 vehicles are potentially affected by this recall. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 13, 2026. Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit, free of charge. Owners should contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information or to schedule service.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- electrical-fire
- circuit-protection
- Affected units
- 152
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 (2)
- DIGGER DERRICK
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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