CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Digger Derrick and 2021-2025 AM Series Aerial Device vehicles. The chassis engine may start unintentionally due to a missing diode in the Altec power distribution module.
- Risk
- An engine that starts unexpectedly increases the risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance operations.
- Remedy
- Altec will provide instructions to inspect the power distribution module for a diode, and provide a repair kit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3281.
What this recall means for you
Certain Altec Digger Derrick and AM Series Aerial Device trucks may have a missing diode in the power distribution module. Because of this, the chassis engine can start unintentionally.
An engine that starts unexpectedly poses a risk of injury to anyone near the engine compartment during maintenance work.
Altec will send instructions for inspecting the power distribution module for the diode and will provide a repair kit where needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2026. For questions, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3281. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec AM Series Aerial Device | 20212022202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20212022202320242025 |