NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V409000 · Recalled June 26, 2026
Altec Digger Derrick recall (26V409000)
Hazard: While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do: Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3335.
Affected product: Altec Digger Derrick
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Description
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Digger Derrick vehicles. The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.
Affected vehicles
NHTSA lists 3 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Altec). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.
Companies & origin
Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked August 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC.