Altec recall 26V637000 - Step/Ladder

NHTSA · October 2, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V637000 (Altec), reported October 2, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 6,780.
• Component: Step/Ladder.
• Details as of October 13, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 2, 2026

Recalling firm

Altec Industries, Inc.

Source ID

26V637000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 203 recall campaigns from Altec Industries, Inc since 2010, 16 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 6,780 vehicles, it is larger than 73% of the 698 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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