Altec Industries: Inoperative Emergency Stop Switch
Recall Summary Altec Industries is recalling certain 2025-2026 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles because the emergency stop switch at the turntable does not work properly when certain controls are active, which could leave the equipment powered even after the emergency stop is pressed. This creates a risk of injury to operators. Altec will mail notification letters to owners in June 2026 and will either confirm that a fix is already in place or provide a free repair kit, depending on what the owner finds during an inspection.
- Recalling firm
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Product
- Component: EQUIPMENT. Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025-2026 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The emergency stop switch located at the turntable is inoperative when the upper controls interlock is active and allows the upper and lower controls to remain powered when the emergency stop is depressed.
- Reason
- An inoperative emergency stop switch increases the risk of injury. Remedy: Altec will notify owners to inspect for the presence of an adapter harness. If installed, the owner will be instructed to notify Altec, and no further action is needed. If the harness is not installed, Altec will provide a kit to complete the repair, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3307.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-04-16
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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