NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. - Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating
Published: June 26, 2026Recall ID: 26V409000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
Affected Products
Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating |
| Nhtsa id | 26V409000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V409000 |
| 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 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating. |
| Corrective action | Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335. |
| Consequence summary | While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | CSN-3335 |
| Potentially affected | 6 |
| Report received date | 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |