Missing welds can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload, resulting in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury.
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Altec Industries is recalling certain 2024 through 2026 AC Series Crane vehicles because the inside joints between the side plates and base plates of the 26-foot insulating personnel jib (IJ26) may have missing welds. These missing welds can lead to platform joint failure from fatigue or overload, which increases the risk of the platform falling from the boom tip. Altec will inspect the jib and add missing welds or provide a repair kit free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364197-altec-ac-series-crane-recall-missing-welds-on-ij26-jib.
“Altec AC Series Crane Recall: Missing Welds on IJ26 Jib.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364197-altec-ac-series-crane-recall-missing-welds-on-ij26-jib. Based on NHTSA recall #26V384000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V384000).
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2024-2026 AC Series Crane vehicles due to missing welds that can cause platform joint failure and increase the risk of injury, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall was announced on June 11, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Altec AC Series Crane, 2024-2026
What to do
Owners should inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds and take it out of service immediately if found. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit free of charge. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
The hazard
Missing welds in the inside joints between the side plates and base plates of the 26-foot insulating personnel jib can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload. This failure may result in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Altec Industries has issued 33 other recalls since March 30, 2020. Recent similar recalls include an Altec AM Series Aerial Device recall on October 2, 2026, and an Altec 2021-2025 Digger Derrick Electrical Recall on September 24, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include a Jeep Wagoneer S (2024-2026) recall on March 12, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own an Altec AC Series Crane manufactured between 2024 and 2026. Specifically, look for the 26-foot insulating personnel jib (IJ26). Owner notification letters were mailed on July 23, 2026.
Brand
Altec
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Inspect The Jib
Altec advises owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds in the inside joints between the side plates and base plates.
Take Out Of Service
If the welds are missing, you must take the jib out of service immediately to prevent potential platform failure.
Contact Altec For Repair
Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit free of charge. Contact customer service at 1-877-462-5832 using recall number MAB-3330.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds. If the welds are missing, the jib should be taken out of service immediately. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB-3330.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 42 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
3Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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