The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks. The Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit may experience a voltage spike, which can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM) and disrupt chassis functions, including the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera.
The risk
A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3229.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AT Series | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Altec L Series Aerial Device | 2019 |
| Altec LS Series | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Altec Service Body | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Altec TA Class | 2020 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec AT Series | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AT Series | 2019 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AT Series | 2020 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AT Series | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AT Series | 2022 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AT Series | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec AT Series | 2024 | 0 | 7 |
| Altec AT Series | 2025 | 0 | 4 |
| Altec L Series Aerial Device | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec LS Series | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LS Series | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LS Series | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LS Series | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LS Series | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LS Series | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LS Series | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec LS Series | 2025 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Service Body | 2018 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec Service Body | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Service Body | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec Service Body | 2021 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec Service Body | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Altec Service Body | 2023 | 0 | 8 |
| Altec Service Body | 2024 | 0 | 6 |
| Altec Service Body | 2025 | 0 | 5 |
| Altec TA Class | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
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