Campaign 26V-617

Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated

Defect summary

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, and 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device vehicles. Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated.

Consequence

When the vehicle is moved or driven with the boom out of stow, the vehicle could exceed the recorded travel height, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Altec will correct the wiring in the power distribution module to enable the boom stow auto-neutral functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3370.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V617000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-617
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Altec	Digger Derrick	2021 to 2026	0
Altec	TA Series Aerial Device	2023 to 2025	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

5 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-457 Jul 16, 2026
Boom stow switch wire in the cargo storage area may become damaged, which can result in a short circuit, causing the wire to overheat
26V-429 Jul 2, 2026
Inverter output AC wiring may be routed too tightly in the electrical receptacle enclosure and become damaged, possibly resulting in a short circuit
26V-071 Feb 6, 2026
Chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module
25V-890 Dec 18, 2025
Electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection
25V-810 Nov 21, 2025
Lower emergency stop may not function when the upper control is selected
25V-663 Oct 3, 2025
Auxiliary engine electrical circuit, including the starter and voltage regulator, may become overloaded