A missing rearview camera can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and AC Series Crane vehicles that may have been manufactured without a rearview camera installed. The absence of this camera reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit to owners free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1635251-altec-ac-series-crane-2026-recall-back-over-prevention.
“Altec AC Series Crane Recall: Missing Rearview Camera Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1635251-altec-ac-series-crane-2026-recall-back-over-prevention. Based on NHTSA recall #26V666000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V666000).
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2026 AC Series Crane, Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and Service Body vehicles because they may lack a rearview camera, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Oct. 9, 2026.
How to tell if you have it
Altec AC Series Crane, 2026
Altec Aerial Device, 2026
Altec Digger Derrick, 2026
Altec Service Body, 2026
What to do
Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit to owners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3376.
The hazard
A missing rearview camera can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Altec Industries, Inc. has 34 other recalls on record since March 30, 2020. Other recent recalls include an Oct. 2, 2026 step separation hazard for the AM Series Aerial Device and a Sept. 24, 2026 electrical recall for 2021-2025 Digger Derrick models. Similar rearview camera issues were reported in a Dec. 6, 2025 Chrysler Voyager recall, a Dec. 19, 2025 Audi Q7 recall, and a July 22, 2026 Volkswagen Atlas recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2026 Service Body, Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, or AC Series Crane manufactured by Altec. You may not have received notification yet; owner letters are scheduled to be mailed on December 4, 2026. Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 with recall number CSN-3376 to verify if your specific unit is included.
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 wait for the mailed notification letter to confirm if your vehicle is part of this recall.
Receive Free Camera Installation Or Kit
Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit free of charge as necessary to fix the missing component.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will install a camera or provide a camera kit to owners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed December 4, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3376.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
GovInfoNow listed this recall 12 days after the agency date.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Added to GovInfoNow
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