2022-2026 Altec Service Body recall: Incorrectly Routed Inverter AC Wiring May Short and Overheat
Report received by NHTSA: July 2, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles. The inverter output AC wiring may be routed too tightly in the electrical receptacle enclosure and become damaged, possibly resulting in a short circuit.
- The risk
A short may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
277 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2026 Altec Service Body.
- Compared with
Altec Industries, Inc. has 18 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 17 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
140 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- June 26, 2026 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating
- June 12, 2026 2014-2026 Altec AT Series recall: Transmission Park Interlock May Be Missing
- June 11, 2026 2024-2026 Altec AC Series Crane recall: Missing Welds on Personnel Jib Platform
- May 15, 2026 2020-2026 Altec TA Series Aerial Device, 2021-2025 Altec AN Series Aerial Device, 2022-2025 Altec AT Series and 4 more models recall: Emergency Stop May Fail (agency record)
- April 17, 2026 Altec Industries, Inc. recall: Improperly Installed Front End Radar (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3340.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Altec Service Body 2022-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V429000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 2, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 277 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3340 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record