Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

25V562000

ManufacturerAltec Industries, Inc.Reported2025-08-29Affected903 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2011-2025 Aerial Device, Digger Derrick, and 2022-2025 Service Body vehicles. The cable step wire rope assembly may be improperly secured, which can allow the cable entry step to detach from the vehicle.

Risk

A cable step that fails during use increases the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will provide owners with instructions to inspect the cable crimps. If the cables are improperly crimped, Altec will provide instructions and a kit to replace the wire rope assemblies. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3246.

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Affected vehicles

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