01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2025 Altec Service Body recall campaigns
NHTSA 26V429000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- July 2, 2026
- Potential units
- 277campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles. The inverter output AC wiring may be routed too tightly in the electrical receptacle enclosure and become damaged, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
Why it matters: A short may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3340.
Owner notification: August 25, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 26V150000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- March 13, 2026
- Potential units
- 10,875campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Pressure Digger, Spray Truck, and Digger Derrick vehicles. The low tire pressure rating printed on the final stage certification label is incorrect.
Why it matters: An incorrect pressure rating may lead to underinflated tires, increasing the risk of a tire blowout or a crash.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and replace the incorrect certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3294.
Owner notification: May 11, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 25V629000
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- September 19, 2025
- Potential units
- 135campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device, 2022-2024 Forestry Body, 2022-2025 Service Body, and 2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the vehicle certification label may be incorrect, leading to the vehicle being unintentionally overloaded.
Why it matters: An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will inspect and replace the labels as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 7, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN CSN-3251.
Owner notification: November 7, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 25V562000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- August 29, 2025
- Potential units
- 903campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.
Why it matters: A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.
Owner notification: October 24, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 25V400000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- June 13, 2025
- Potential units
- 965campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks. The Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit may experience a voltage spike, which can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
Why it matters: A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3229.
Owner notification: August 8, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH