ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE (2025) recall — Structure
Altec recalls certain 2024-2025 aerial devices due to front bumper detachment risk from faulty bolts during winch use. Owners must replace bolts free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A front bumper that detaches can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. In addition, the bolts can fail suddenly during winch operation, increasing the risk of injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Altec is recalling certain 2024-2025 aerial devices because the front bumper can detach from the vehicle due to incorrect bolts. This poses a crash risk and potential injury during winch operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341743-altec-2024-2025-aerial-device-recall-front-bumper-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341743-altec-2024-2025-aerial-device-recall-front-bumper-detachment-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V529000
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“Altec 2024-2025 Aerial Device Recall: Front Bumper Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341743-altec-2024-2025-aerial-device-recall-front-bumper-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V529000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V529000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front bumper can detach from the vehicle due to bolts that are not properly secured. This creates a road hazard and increases crash risk. During winch operation, the bolts can fail suddenly, potentially causing injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of Altec 2024-2025 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles are affected. Those who use winches on these vehicles are at higher risk of injury.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Device or Digger Derrick. The front winch bumper may be secured with incorrect bolts.
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What to do — step by step
Replace Bolts
Altec will replace the bolts free of charge to prevent the front bumper from detaching.
Contact Customer Service
Call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3244.
Questions people ask
Why is my Altec aerial device being recalled?
The front bumper can detach from the vehicle due to bolts that are not properly secured, increasing crash risk and injury potential during winch operation.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Device or Digger Derrick with a front winch bumper that may have incorrect bolts.
What should I do if I own the recalled vehicle?
Altec will replace the bolts free of charge. Contact customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule the replacement.
Contact Altec
We’ve drafted a message you can send Altec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V529000 — Altec Altec Hello, I own a Altec that is covered by recall 25V529000 from Altec. The official recall notice states: Altec will replace the bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 10, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3244. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V529000 (August 14, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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