United States2024–2026 AC Series Crane vehicles with a 26-foot insulating personnel jib (IJ26) are affected when the inside joints between the jib side plates and base plates have missing welds. Missing welds can cause the platform joint to fail and the platform to fall; Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26, to take any jib with missing welds out of service, and will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit free of charge (owner letters mailed July 23, 2026; 1-877-462-5832).
What's being recalled
Altec Industries (Altec) is recalling certain 2024-2026 AC Series Crane vehicles. The inside joints between the side plates and the base plates of the 26-foot insulating personnel jib (IJ26) may be missing welds.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 26V384000; Manufacturer campaign MAB-3330
The hazard
Missing welds can lead to platform joint failure due to fatigue or overload, resulting in the platform falling from the boom tip, increasing the risk of injury.
What to do
Altec will advise owners to inspect the IJ26 jib for missing welds. If the welds are missing, the jib should be taken out of service immediately. Altec will add the missing welds or provide a repair procedure and kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is MAB-3330.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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