ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK (2025) recall — Equipment
Altec is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles due to incorrect pole rack capacity ratings that could increase crash risk during braking or cornering. Owners will receive a safety alert placard by August 21, 2026.
Use caution until it’s fixed
While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Altec is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles because the pole rack's vertical center of gravity calculation was incorrect, potentially causing loss of vehicle control during braking or cornering. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle is used at full pole rack capacity. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341753-altec-2023-2025-digger-derrick-recall-risk-of-crash-during.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341753-altec-2023-2025-digger-derrick-recall-risk-of-crash-during · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V409000
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“Altec 2023-2025 Digger Derrick Recall: Risk of Crash During Braking.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341753-altec-2023-2025-digger-derrick-recall-risk-of-crash-during. Based on NHTSA recall #26V409000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V409000).
Why it’s dangerous
The pole rack's vertical center of gravity was calculated incorrectly, meaning the vehicle may lose control when braking or turning while carrying a full load. This could cause a crash if the vehicle is used at the rated capacity.
Who’s affected
Owners of Altec 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles with the pole rack installed are affected. Those using the vehicle at full pole rack capacity during braking or cornering are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Altec Digger Derrick vehicle was manufactured between 2023 and 2025. The recall affects models with the pole rack installed.
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What to do — step by step
Check for Safety Alert Placard
Altec will mail a safety alert placard to owners by August 21, 2026.
August 21, 2026Contact Customer Service
Call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to confirm your vehicle is affected.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
When will I get the safety alert placard?
Altec will mail a safety alert placard to owners by August 21, 2026.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall affects Altec 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles with the pole rack installed.
Contact Altec
We’ve drafted a message you can send Altec to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 26V409000 — Altec Altec Hello, I own a Altec that is covered by recall 26V409000 from Altec. The official recall notice states: Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335. 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 #26V409000 (June 26, 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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