Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 19, 2025
Altec 2023 Aerial Device Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit
Altec is recalling certain 2023-2025 aerial devices due to wiring that may cause short circuits and fire. Owners must inspect and update the circuit for free.
“Altec 2023 Aerial Device Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81226-altec-2023-aerial-device-recall-fire-risk-from-wiring-short. Based on NHTSA recall #25V890000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V890000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on December 18, 2025, that Altec is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles due to a fire risk from inadequate electrical wiring protection. Owners should contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for free inspection instructions.
How to tell if you have it
Altec Aerial Device, 2023-2025
Altec Digger Derrick, 2023-2025
What to do
Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
The hazard
The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection, which can cause the wiring to short circuit and increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA has one owner complaint on file for the 2023 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Altec Industries, Inc. has 33 other recalls on record since March 30, 2020. Recent Altec recalls include a step separation hazard for the AM Series Aerial Device (October 2, 2026), a crash risk when the boom is elevated for the 2021-2025 Digger Derrick (September 24, 2026), and a delayed braking risk for the 2025 Digger Derrick (August 21, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include BMW's fire risk from damaged AC wiring (February 19, 2026), Lucid Air's fire risk from overheating circuits (August 20, 2026), and International's fire risk from electrical short circuit (July 16, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Altec 2023-2025 aerial devices. The recall covers vehicles with the electronic taillight module harness that may have inadequate circuit protection.
Brand
Altec
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Inspect Wiring
Check the electronic taillight module harness for adequate circuit protection.
Update Circuit
Follow Altec's instructions to update the circuit if needed.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 25V890000 — Altec 2023 Aerial Device Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit
Hello,
I own a Altec 2023 Aerial Device Recall: Fire Risk from Wiring Short Circuit that is covered by recall 25V890000 from Altec.
The official recall notice states: Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
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