# Altec Industries, Inc.: Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly (26V071000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 20/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Subject | Chassis Engine May Start Unexpectedly |
| NHTSA ID | 26V071000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN-3281 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 57 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- 57 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V071000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.