Recall 25V890 affects 152 2023-2025 Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles for inadequate taillight harness protection. Repair is free with Altec's circuit update.
Altec is recalling 152 2023-2025 Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles because the electronic taillight module harness can lack adequate circuit protection. That wiring fault can short circuit and increase the risk of a fire, and Altec dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The electronic taillight module on 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles controls power for the rear lighting. The unit adapter harness connects that module to the vehicle wiring, and circuit protection is supposed to stop excess electrical current before the wiring overheats.
On these vehicles, the taillight module harness is not protected at the proper current level. The harness connection to the electronic taillight module also lacks a watertight seal. Water can enter the connection, create a short circuit, and heat the wiring or module at the tailshelf area. The corrected circuit uses lower-amperage protection so it opens when a short circuit occurs.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a dashboard message, visible taillight change, or smell to know the harness has begun to fail.
Who's affected?
Covers Digger Derrick and Aerial Device configurations across the 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years; both wiring and tail-light components are involved.
| 2024 Altec Digger Derrick | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2024 Altec Digger Derrick | Tail lights |
| 2025 Altec Digger Derrick | wiring |
| 2025 Altec Aerial Device | Tail lights |
| 2023 Altec Digger Derrick | wiring |
| 2023 Altec Digger Derrick | Tail lights |
| 2023 Altec Aerial Device | wiring |
| 2023 Altec Aerial Device | Tail lights |
| 2024 Altec Aerial Device | wiring |
| 2024 Altec Aerial Device | Tail lights |
| 2025 Altec Aerial Device | wiring |
| 2025 Altec Digger Derrick | Tail lights |
| Units affected | 152 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Unprotected wiring can short circuit and increase the risk of fire. There is no other warning, so if your VIN is included, schedule the inspection and circuit update promptly. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick or Aerial Device is included in this recall.
- Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to get the free taillight-module-harness inspection and circuit-update instructions.
- Reference recall number 25V890 when you call so Altec can match the vehicle to the correct inspection and repair instructions.
- Follow Altec's inspection instructions before regular use until the taillight module harness circuit has adequate short-circuit protection.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Altec technician inspects the electronic taillight module harness circuit and updates the circuit protection if the inspection shows it is needed. The inspection and any required update are free under the recall. If you already paid for a related taillight module harness or circuit protection repair before the recall notice, Altec's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Altec customer service to start the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| February 13, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 13, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 13, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V890?
Recall 25V890 covers 152 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick and Aerial Device vehicles with an electronic taillight module harness that lacks adequate circuit protection. The wiring can short circuit and increase fire risk. Altec will provide inspection and circuit-update instructions free of charge.
What should I do if my 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick or Aerial Device is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V890. If it is, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall 25V890. Altec will provide instructions for inspecting and updating the circuit as needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Altec says the inspection and circuit update instructions are free of charge. Use recall number 25V890 when contacting Altec service.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V890?
The safety risk is fire. The electronic taillight module harness lacks adequate circuit protection, and wiring without that protection can short circuit. Confirm your VIN, then follow Altec's inspection and circuit-update instructions before returning the vehicle to regular service.
When were owners notified about recall 25V890?
Altec mailed owner notification letters on February 13, 2026. If you own a 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick or Aerial Device and never received a letter, check your VIN and call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 with recall number 25V890.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V890000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V890 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V890000 |
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 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →