Recall 25V629 affects 135 2022-2025 Altec work vehicles with incorrect GAWR labels. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
Altec is recalling 135 2022-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Forestry Body, and Service Body vehicles because the Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label can be wrong. A wrong rating can lead to unintended overloading and increase crash risk; the Altec dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The final stage certification label on these 2022-2025 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Forestry Body, and Service Body vehicles tells the operator the completed vehicle's certified ratings. A key rating is the Gross Axle Weight Rating, which is the maximum weight each axle is rated to carry. That label is supposed to match the chassis ratings used when Altec completed the vehicle.
On affected vehicles, the printed label can list an incorrect axle rating because incorrect chassis data was entered before the label was printed. If an operator relies on the wrong number, the vehicle can be loaded beyond its actual axle rating without the operator realizing it. The corrected label has the proper chassis ratings.
The warning sign is found during a pre-trip inspection. Compare the intermediate certification label with the final stage manufacturer's values before operating near the printed limits. If the values do not match, confirm the correct ratings before using the vehicle near those limits. There is no other warning sign.
Who's affected?
Covers four Altec equipment configurations across the 2022-2025 model years, all tied to the final-stage certification label.
| 2025 Altec Aerial Device | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Altec Digger Derrick | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2023 Altec Aerial Device | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Altec Aerial Device | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2022 Altec Forestry Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2022 Altec Service Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2023 Altec Service Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Altec Service Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2025 Altec Service Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2023 Altec Forestry Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2024 Altec Forestry Body | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 135 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overloaded vehicle can raise crash risk because the intermediate certification label lists values that do not match the final stage manufacturer's values. Check the certification labels during pre-trip inspection and confirm the correct limits before loading or operating near the printed values. There is no other warning. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2025 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Forestry Body, or Service Body is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Altec dealer to schedule the free certification-label inspection and replacement that corrects the GAWR information.
- Bring the recall notice if Altec mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V629 when you call.
- Avoid relying on the certification label alone for loading decisions until the inspection is complete.
- Call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 with questions about the inspection or label replacement.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Altec technician inspects the vehicle certification label and replaces any label with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. Altec lists a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for label-related work before the recall notice, keep invoices and contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to ask how to submit documentation under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 19, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 14, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| November 14, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 14, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V629?
Recall 25V629 covers 135 2022-2025 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Forestry Body, and Service Body vehicles with certification labels that list an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating. That error can lead to unintentional overloading, which increases crash risk. Altec will inspect and replace the labels for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2025 Altec Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, Forestry Body, or Service Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V629. If it is, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and ask for recall CSN CSN-3251. Altec will inspect the certification label and replace it as needed for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Altec says it will inspect and replace the affected certification labels free of charge. Keep the recall number, 25V629, and Altec recall number CSN CSN-3251 available when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintentional overloading. If the Gross Axle Weight Rating on the certification label is wrong, the vehicle can be loaded beyond its intended axle rating, increasing the risk of a crash. Confirm the VIN and have Altec inspect the label before relying on the listed rating.
When were owners notified about recall 25V629?
Altec mailed owner notification letters on November 7, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then contact Altec customer service with recall number 25V629 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V629000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V629 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V629000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →