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HighNHTSA·26V541000·Announced 2026-08-21

Altec Recalls Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks Due to Braking Calibration Issue

Altec is recalling specific aerial devices and digger derricks because the automatic braking system was not recalibrated after moving the front radar box, increasing crash 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 involves a risk-of-harm product (delayed braking response increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2026 AN Series, 2023 AA Series, 2022-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2025 AM Series vehicles. The recall involves 55 units where the Bendix automatic braking system was not recalibrated after the front radar box was relocated.

An improperly calibrated system may have a delayed braking response, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Altec will update the collision mitigation system with revised parameters, recalibrate, and test the system free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 16, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3356.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE, AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE, DIGGER DERRICK, AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Devices / Digger Derricks
Hazard
Affected units
55

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)

  • AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
  • AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
  • DIGGER DERRICK
  • AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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