Altec AM Series Recall: Exhaust Fire Risk
Altec recalls certain AM Series aerial devices due to exhaust overheating outrigger pads. Check your model and contact Altec for a free repair kit.
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The exhaust may overheat the outrigger pad, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2024-2025 AM Series aerial devices because the outrigger pad holder may have been installed too close to the exhaust outlet. This proximity can cause the exhaust to overheat the pad, creating a risk of fire. Altec will provide instructions and a free kit to relocate the component. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364205-altec-am-series-recall-exhaust-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1364205-altec-am-series-recall-exhaust-fire-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V650000
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“Altec AM Series Recall: Exhaust Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364205-altec-am-series-recall-exhaust-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #25V650000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V650000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard arises because the outrigger pad holder was installed too close to the exhaust outlet. This placement allows the heat from the exhaust to overheat the pad, which increases the risk of a fire occurring during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of specific 2024-2025 AM Series aerial devices manufactured by Altec Industries are affected. These units pose a fire risk if the exhaust system overheats the nearby outrigger pad.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your aerial device is an AM Series model manufactured between 2024 and 2025. You can verify your specific unit by contacting Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or referencing recall number CSN-3252.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Altec Customer Service
Call 1-877-462-5832 to verify if your AM Series aerial device is included in this recall and to receive instructions.
Receive Free Repair Kit
Altec will provide a kit to relocate the outrigger pad holder or exhaust outlet free of charge as necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will instruct owners to inspect the outrigger pad holder placement. A kit to relocate the outrigger pad holder or exhaust outlet will be provided as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3252.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 57 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #25V650000 (September 25, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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