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title: "ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK recall: Boom stow safeguard may not engage"
description: Affected Altec Digger Derrick and TA Series Aerial Device vehicles
  may have wiring that leaves the boom-stow safeguard inactive, allowing travel
  with an elevated boom; the wiring will be corrected free of charge.
author: RecallWire Safety Desk
published: 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
updated: 2026-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
editorial_status: reviewed
canonical_url: https://recallwire.news/articles/safety-recall-26v617000/
sources_checked: 2026-10-04T16:49:04.633Z
article_type: recall
manufacturer: ALTEC
manufacturers:
  - ALTEC
models:
  - DIGGER DERRICK
  - TA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
vehicles:
  - manufacturer: ALTEC
    model: DIGGER DERRICK
    years:
      - 2026
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
      - 2022
      - 2021
  - manufacturer: ALTEC
    model: TA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE
    years:
      - 2025
      - 2024
      - 2023
campaigns:
  - 26V617000
campaign: 26V617000
affected: 143
source_agency: NHTSA
---

# ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK recall: Boom stow safeguard may not engage

## Summary

Affected Altec Digger Derrick and TA Series Aerial Device vehicles may have wiring that leaves the boom-stow safeguard inactive, allowing travel with an elevated boom; the wiring will be corrected free of charge.

## At a glance

- Manufacturer: ALTEC
- Vehicle: DIGGER DERRICK
- NHTSA campaigns: 26V617000
- Potentially affected: 143

> Official recall facts are attributed to NHTSA. The surrounding summary and owner guidance are RecallWire editorial work. A campaign or model match does not confirm an individual vehicle’s recall or repair status; use the [official NHTSA VIN lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls).

The official record describes wiring that may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging. That can leave an elevated boom unaddressed when the vehicle is moved, creating the stated risk that the vehicle could exceed its recorded travel height and crash.

## What the official recall record says

### ALTEC: DIGGER DERRICK, TA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE

Improper wiring in the power distribution module may keep the boom stow auto-neutral function from engaging. As a result, the truck may be moved or driven while the boom remains elevated, which could allow it to exceed its recorded travel height and increase crash risk. Altec will correct the wiring to restore the feature at no charge.

**Official record**

- **NHTSA recall ID:** 26V617000
- **Vehicles listed:** ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021); ALTEC TA SERIES AERIAL DEVICE (2025, 2024, 2023)
- **Potentially affected:** 143
- **Components:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- **Report received:** September 24, 2026
- **Owner notification:** Not provided in the source record
- **Defect:** Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, and 2023-2025 Altec TA Series Aerial Device vehicles. Improper wiring may prevent the boom stow auto-neutral feature from engaging, which can allow the truck to be driven while the boom is still elevated.
- **Safety consequence:** When the vehicle is moved or driven with the boom out of stow, the vehicle could exceed the recorded travel height, increasing the risk of a crash.
- **Remedy:** Altec will correct the wiring in the power distribution module to enable the boom stow auto-neutral functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3370.

## What owners should do next

Check the official status information for the vehicle and contact Altec or an authorized dealer for the available repair arrangement.

A headline cannot confirm whether a particular vehicle is affected. Use the [official NHTSA recall lookup](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) with the vehicle identification number and contact the manufacturer or an authorized dealer for vehicle-specific guidance.

## Sources

- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Safety Recall Report: Campaign 26V617000. Report received 2026-09-24.

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