6 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Altec AM Series Aerial Device, across model years 2021–2026. Every recall repair is free at any Altec dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your AM Series Aerial Device by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls by model year
Of the Altec AM Series Aerial Device model years, the 2025 has the most recalls (6).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Altec AM Series Aerial Device model year on this page. Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Altec recalls certain AM Series Aerial Devices due to improperly welded steps that may separate, causing fall risks. Free replacement available.
Altec recalls 2025 Digger Derrick models with uncalibrated collision system that may delay braking, increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free updates by October 16, 2026.
Altec recalls certain AM Series aerial devices because the ground-level emergency stop may not halt hydraulic functions, posing an injury risk.
Altec recalls certain 2025-2026 AM Series Aerial Devices due to an inoperative emergency stop switch. Check if your unit has the adapter harness or contact Altec for a free repair kit.
Altec recalls 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and AM Series Aerial Devices with potential for unintended engine starts during maintenance due to a missing diode in the power distribution module. Owners must inspect and repair the module free of charge.
When the Altec AM Series Aerial Device recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
We have 6 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Altec AM Series Aerial Device, covering model years 2021–2026. The most recent was issued Oct 2, 2026 (Structure).
The 2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device has the most, with 6 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Equipment (2), Structure (1), Forward Collision Avoidance (1), Electrical System (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Altec dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Altec to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Altec dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.