How many recalls does the 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device have?

The 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device has an open recall?

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2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 57 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26V071000 2026-02-06 57 affected

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.

Consequence

An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.

Remedy

Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Altec Am Series Aerial Device as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.