An aerial device that operates while the vehicle is in gear or neutral can cause unexpected vehicle movement and increase the risk of injury.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2014 through 2026 AT Series Aerial Device vehicles because the transmission park interlock may be missing. This defect allows the aerial device to operate even when the vehicle chassis is not in the park position. The company will update the electrical harness and control modules for free to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1364212-altec-at-series-recall-transmission-park-interlock-defect.
“Altec AT Series Recall: Transmission Park Interlock Defect.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1364212-altec-at-series-recall-transmission-park-interlock-defect. Based on NHTSA recall #26V386000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V386000).
Altec Industries, Inc. recalled certain 2014-2026 AT Series Aerial Device vehicles on June 12, 2026, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The hazard is that a missing transmission park interlock allows the aerial device to operate while the chassis is not in park, increasing the risk of injury. Owners should contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for a free electrical harness and control module update.
How to tell if you have it
Altec AT Series, 2014-2026
What to do
Altec will update the electrical harness and control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3331.
The hazard
The transmission park interlock may be missing, allowing the aerial device to operate while the chassis is not in park. This can cause unexpected vehicle movement and increase the risk of injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Altec Industries, Inc. has 33 other recalls on record since March 30, 2020. Other recent recalls include an Altec AM Series Aerial Device recall for step separation hazards (Oct. 2, 2026), an Altec Digger Derrick electrical recall for crash risks (Sept. 24, 2026), and an Altec Digger Derrick recall for delayed braking (Aug. 21, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Ford Explorer power train recall for park system damage risk (June 24, 2026), a Mack TerraPro recall for loose steering gearbox risk (Aug. 6, 2026), and a Jeep Grand Cherokee power train recall for unintended movement risk (June 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is an Altec AT Series Aerial Device with a model year between 2014 and 2026. You should also look for an owner notification letter mailed by Altec starting August 7, 2026.
Brand
Altec
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Altec Customer Service
Call 1-877-462-5832 or reference recall number CSN-3331 to schedule the free update of your electrical harness and control modules.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will update the electrical harness and control modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3331.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 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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