ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE (2025) recall — Forward Collision Avoidance
Altec recalls 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles with improperly installed front radar that could cause unexpected brake activation. Owners must inspect radar installation and get it remounted if needed.
Use caution until it’s fixed
While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Altec is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles because the front radar was installed incorrectly. This could cause brakes to activate unexpectedly while driving, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341749-altec-2025-2026-aerial-device-unexpected-brakes-may-cause-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341749-altec-2025-2026-aerial-device-unexpected-brakes-may-cause-crash · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V247000
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“Altec 2025-2026 Aerial Device: Unexpected Brakes May Cause Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341749-altec-2025-2026-aerial-device-unexpected-brakes-may-cause-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #26V247000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V247000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front radar was installed incorrectly, which may cause the vehicle's adaptive cruise control and active brake assist systems to malfunction. This could lead to brakes activating unexpectedly while driving, potentially causing a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025-2026 Altec Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with improper radar installation are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle was manufactured in 2025 or 2026. The recall affects Altec Digger Derrick and Aerial Device models with improperly installed front radar.
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What to do — step by step
Inspect Radar Installation
Check if the front end radar was installed correctly as part of the vehicle's adaptive cruise control and active brake assist systems.
Get Radar Remounted
If the radar is installed incorrectly, take your vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer for free remounting and calibration.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The front radar was improperly installed, which may cause the vehicle's adaptive cruise control and active brake assist systems to malfunction.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle was manufactured in 2025 or 2026 and is an Altec Digger Derrick or Aerial Device model with improperly installed front radar.
What should I do if I have the affected vehicle?
Inspect the radar installation. If it's incorrect, take your vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer for free remounting and calibration.
Contact Altec
We’ve drafted a message you can send Altec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V247000 — Altec Altec Hello, I own a Altec that is covered by recall 26V247000 from Altec. The official recall notice states: Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309. 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 #26V247000 (April 17, 2026)
- 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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