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- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
- Problem
- Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2025-2026 Digger Derrick and 2025-2026 Aerial Device vehicles. The front end radar was improperly installed, which may result in improper operation of the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Active Brake Assist (ABA).
- Risk
- While driving, the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver's input, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Altec will inform the owners to inspect the front end radar installation and if installed incorrectly, instruct owners to take the vehicle to an OEM Chassis dealer to have the radar remounted and calibrated, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3309.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 and 2026 Altec Aerial Device and Digger Derrick vehicles have a front end radar that was improperly installed. This can cause the Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Brake Assist systems to operate incorrectly, so the brakes may activate unexpectedly without the driver pressing the pedal. A sudden, unintended braking event raises the risk of a crash.
Altec will notify owners to inspect the front end radar installation. If it was installed incorrectly, take the vehicle to an authorized OEM Chassis dealer, where the radar will be remounted and calibrated free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 12, 2026.
If you have questions, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3309. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Altec Digger Derrick | 20252026 |