NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Altec Industries, Inc. - Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly
Published: February 6, 2026Recall ID: 26V071000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
Product Description & Identification
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
Affected Products
Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 26V071000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V071000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module. |
| Completion rate | 10.53 |
| Corrective action | Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281. |
| Consequence summary | An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations. |
| Mfr campaign number | CSN-3281 |
| Potentially affected | 57 |
| Report received date | 2026-02-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |