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Altec Industries vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.

NHTSA campaign 26V-409 · Reported June 26, 2026 · 6 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Altec Industries
VEHICLES AFFECTED
6
REMEDY
Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Altec Industries, Inc. reported a problem with the mechanical carrier/rack. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The vertical center of gravity with poles in the pole rack was not calculated properly, resulting in an incorrect pole rack capacity rating.

WHY IT MATTERS

While using the pole rack at full capacity, an incorrect high vertical center of gravity during braking and cornering may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Altec will provide owners with a safety alert placard, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 26V-409.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
—See NHTSA record 26V-409

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

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