Altec AM Series Aerial Device Recall: E-Stop Hazard
Altec recalls certain AM Series aerial devices because the ground-level emergency stop may not halt hydraulic functions, posing an injury risk.
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Hydraulic functions that do not immediately stop when the ground level E-stop is pressed, increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Altec Industries is recalling specific AM Series aerial devices manufactured between 2023 and 2025. The recall addresses a defect where the ground-level emergency stop (E-stop) might fail to immediately stop hydraulic functions when the machine is in ePTO mode. This malfunction increases the risk of injury to operators or nearby personnel. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364208-altec-am-series-aerial-device-recall-e-stop-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1364208-altec-am-series-aerial-device-recall-e-stop-hazard · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V310000
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“Altec AM Series Aerial Device Recall: E-Stop Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364208-altec-am-series-aerial-device-recall-e-stop-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #26V310000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V310000).
Why it’s dangerous
The hazard occurs because the ground-level emergency stop button does not immediately cut power to the hydraulic functions when the machine is operating in ePTO mode. This means critical safety controls may be unresponsive during normal operation, potentially leading to serious injury.
Who’s affected
Owners and operators of Altec AM Series aerial devices manufactured from 2023 through 2025 are affected by this recall. Workers using these machines in ePTO mode are at risk of injury if the emergency stop fails.
How to tell if you have this one
You have this recalled product if you own an Altec AM Series Aerial Device with a model year between 2023 and 2025. You should check your vehicle identification or contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 using recall number CSN-3322 to confirm if your specific unit is included.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Altec Customer Service
Call 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3322 to verify if your unit is covered.
Schedule Inspection and Repair
Altec will inspect the units, test the E-stop function, and update incorrect wiring free of charge if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will inspect the units and test to verify the E-stop function. If the wiring is found to be incorrect, it will be updated, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on July 8, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3322.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 54 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.
Questions people ask
Which specific Altec models are included in this recall?
The recall covers certain 2023-2025 AM Series Aerial Devices, along with various AT, AN, TA, L, LR, and AA series devices from other years.
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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 #26V310000 (May 15, 2026)
- 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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