ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE (2025) recall — Electrical System
Altec recalls certain 2024-2025 aerial devices due to engine shutdown risk from overloading chassis ignition circuits. Owners must replace hydraulic tank heater relay free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine shutdown increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Altec is recalling certain 2024-2025 aerial devices because their chassis ignition circuits can overheat, causing engine shutdowns that increase crash risk. This affects equipment used for construction or aerial work. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341745-altec-2024-2025-aerial-device-recall-engine-shutdown-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341745-altec-2024-2025-aerial-device-recall-engine-shutdown-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V581000
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“Altec 2024-2025 Aerial Device Recall: Engine Shutdown Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341745-altec-2024-2025-aerial-device-recall-engine-shutdown-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V581000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V581000).
Why it’s dangerous
The chassis ignition circuit may overheat due to overload, causing a blown fuse and engine shutdown. This can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during operation.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles are affected. Operators using these machines for construction or aerial work face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Devices or Digger Derrick vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 29, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Replace Hydraulic Tank Heater Relay
Altec will replace the hydraulic tank heater relay free of charge.
Contact Customer Service
Call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for assistance.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will replace the hydraulic tank heater relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3247. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V681.
Questions people ask
Why is my aerial device being recalled?
The chassis ignition circuit may overheat, causing engine shutdowns that increase crash risk.
How do I know if my device is affected?
Check if you own a 2024-2025 Altec Aerial Device or Digger Derrick vehicle.
What should I do if I own the recalled device?
Altec will replace the hydraulic tank heater relay free of charge. Contact customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
Contact Altec
We’ve drafted a message you can send Altec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V581000 — Altec Altec Hello, I own a Altec that is covered by recall 25V581000 from Altec. The official recall notice states: Altec will replace the hydraulic tank heater relay, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3247. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 24V681. 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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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 #25V581000 (September 5, 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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