2025-2026 Wanco Compact Light Tower recall: Fuel Tank May Crack and Leak
Report received by NHTSA: July 30, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Wanco, Inc. (Wanco) is recalling certain Compact Light Towers with part number WLTT. The diesel fuel tank may crack and leak fuel.
- The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
1,129 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Wanco Compact Light Tower.
- Compared with
Wanco, Inc. has 1 NHTSA recall in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
No earlier NHTSA recalls by Wanco, Inc. in records since Nov. 1, 2016.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Wanco Inc., or dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 10, 2026. Owners may contact Wanco customer service at 1-800-972-0755.
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
- Wanco Compact Light Tower 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V497000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wanco, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 30, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 1,129 vehicles |
| “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