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Altec Aerial Device Recall 25V890: Taillight wiring may short out and cause a fire

NHTSA campaign 25V890, reported December 18, 2025, 152 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2023-2025 Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick trucks have an electronic taillight module harness that may lack adequate circuit protection. Without that protection, the wiring can short circuit.

A short circuit in this wiring can increase the risk of a fire. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and act on the notice they received.

Altec will provide instructions for inspecting and updating the circuit as needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. To ask questions or arrange the remedy, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V890Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles. The electronic taillight module harness may have inadequate circuit protection.
Risk
Wiring without adequate protection may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will provide instructions on inspecting and updating the circuit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.

Affected vehicles

Altec Aerial Device202320242025
Altec Digger Derrick202320242025