Altec AM Series Aerial Device Recall: Step Separation Hazard
Altec recalls certain AM Series Aerial Devices due to improperly welded steps that may separate, causing fall risks. Free replacement available.
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A step that separates or becomes unstable while in use, increases the risk of a fall or injury.
What happened, in plain English
Altec Industries is recalling specific AM Series Aerial Devices manufactured between 2023 and 2026 because the access step may detach from the vehicle. The step was improperly welded between the step tube and mounting plate, creating a risk of separation while in use. Altec will replace the defective steps free of charge to resolve this issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364210-altec-am-series-aerial-device-recall-step-separation-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1364210-altec-am-series-aerial-device-recall-step-separation-hazard · Published October 9, 2026 · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V637000
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“Altec AM Series Aerial Device Recall: Step Separation Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364210-altec-am-series-aerial-device-recall-step-separation-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #26V637000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V637000).
Why it’s dangerous
The turntable-mounted platform access step may have been improperly welded, allowing it to separate from the vehicle during operation. This separation increases the risk of a fall or serious injury to anyone using the step to access the platform.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Devices are affected by this recall. Workers using these aerial devices for elevated tasks are at risk of falls or injury if the step separates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own an Altec AM Series Aerial Device manufactured between 2023 and 2026. You will receive an owner notification letter expected to be mailed on November 27, 2026. Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 with recall number CSN-3374 to confirm if your specific unit is included.
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What to do — step by step
Wait for Notification
Altec will mail owner notification letters starting November 27, 2026.
Contact Altec Service
Call Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3374 to arrange the free step replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will replace the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3374.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 7 days after the agency date.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Added to GovInfoNow
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Which Altec models are included in this recall?
The recall covers certain 2023-2026 AM Series Aerial Devices, as well as specific AA, AN Series, Digger Derrick, and A-Class vehicles from various 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 #26V637000 (October 2, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.