NHTSA Campaign 26V637000
STRUCTURE:BODY:STEP/LADDER
Issued by Altec Industries, Inc. · Reported Oct 2, 2026 · 6,780 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020-2026 AA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2026 AN Series Aerial Device, 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Device, and 2024-2026 Digger Derrick, and 2024-2025 A-Class vehicles. The turntable mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, and allow the step to separate from the vehicle.
Consequence
A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
Remedy
Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | A-CLASS | 2024 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | A-CLASS | 2025 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2020 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2021 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2022 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2023 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2024 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2025 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2026 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2023 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2024 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2025 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AM SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2026 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2021 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2022 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2023 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2024 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2025 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | 2026 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2024 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2025 | 6,780 |
| ALTEC | DIGGER DERRICK | 2026 | 6,780 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V637000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.