Recall 26V243 covers 40 2025-2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device vehicles with an inoperative turntable emergency stop. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
Altec is recalling 40 2025-2026 Am Series Aerial Device vehicles because the emergency stop switch at the turntable does not work when the upper controls interlock is active. The fault lets the upper and lower controls stay powered after the emergency stop is pressed, which increases the risk of injury; Altec dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The electrical harness on the 2025-2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device carries power and control signals through the turntable area. The turntable emergency stop switch is supposed to shut down powered control functions when pressed. On an aerial device, that stop switch gives the operator or ground crew a direct way to halt movement during a problem.
On affected units, a custom option let the power signal bypass the turntable emergency stop when the upper controls interlock was active. That means pressing the turntable emergency stop did not remove power from the upper and lower controls. The remedy harness adds a diode, which blocks that bypass path and restores the stop switch function.
There is no warning sign before failure. A pre-operation inspection and unit functional test are the checks that identify the issue before the device is used.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2025 and 2026 model years, with the same electrical harness listed under turntable and control-wiring components.
| 2025 Altec Am Series Aerial Device | Turntable |
|---|---|
| 2025 Altec Am Series Aerial Device | Controls/control wiring |
| 2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device | Turntable |
| 2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device | Controls/control wiring |
| Units affected | 40 |
| 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?
An inoperative emergency stop switch increases the risk of injury because the unit loses a critical stop control during operation. There is no warning sign during use. Before operating the aerial device, complete the pre-operation inspection and functional test, and schedule the recall inspection soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025-2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device is included in this recall.
- Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to arrange the emergency-stop adapter-harness inspection and free repair kit if the harness is missing.
- Reference recall number 26V243 and Altec recall CSN-3307 when you call.
- Inspect for the adapter harness after Altec sends instructions. Notify Altec if the harness is already installed.
- Keep operators aware that the turntable emergency stop switch is affected until the inspection or repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Altec will first have the vehicle inspected for the adapter harness tied to the emergency stop switch issue. If the adapter harness is already installed, Altec says no further repair is needed after the owner notifies Altec. If it is missing, Altec will provide the repair kit to complete the fix, free of charge. If you've already paid for this related repair, Altec's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Keep receipts and repair paperwork for the reimbursement request.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 16, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| June 12, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 12, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V243?
Recall 26V243 covers 40 2025-2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device vehicles with an emergency stop switch at the turntable that does not work when the upper controls interlock is active. Altec will inspect for an adapter harness and provide a repair kit free of charge when needed.
What should I do if my 2025-2026 Altec Am Series Aerial Device is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V243. If it is, follow Altec's inspection instructions for the adapter harness. If the harness is installed, no further action is needed. If it is not installed, contact Altec for the free repair kit.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Altec will provide the adapter harness repair kit free of charge when the inspection shows the harness is not already installed.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury from an inoperative emergency stop switch. The switch at the turntable does not stop power to the upper and lower controls when the upper controls interlock is active, which defeats an important emergency-control function.
When will Altec notify owners?
Altec expects to mail owner notification letters on June 12, 2026. The notice will explain how to inspect for the adapter harness and what to do next. Owners can also contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference Altec recall CSN-3307.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V243000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V243 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V243000 |
Source documents
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 →