2022-2026 Royal Truck & Equipment Traffic Control Vehicle recall: Solar Panel May Partially Detach
Report received by NHTSA: July 31, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.
- What's recalled
Alamo Group, Inc. (Royal Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Royal Truck & Equipment Class 2 Traffic Control trucks equipped with a Wanco sign board. The solar panel screws may loosen, resulting in a partial detachment.
- The risk
A dangling or completely disengaged solar panel may hit other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Who's affected
110 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2022-2026 Royal Truck & Equipment Traffic Control Vehicle.
- Compared with
Alamo Group 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
9 earlier NHTSA recalls by Alamo Group Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 21, 2024 Alamo Group Inc. recall: Improperly Secured Electrical Wires May Cause Fire (agency record)
- May 15, 2024 Alamo Group Inc. recall: Incorrect Fuel Lines May Cause Fire (agency record)
- Dec. 22, 2023 Alamo Group Inc. recall: Dump Truck Hoist May Fail (agency record)
- April 7, 2023 Alamo Group Inc. recall: Water Tank Strap May Detach From Vehicle (agency record)
- Jan. 23, 2023 Alamo Group Inc. recall: Exhaust Silencer May Detach (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Royal Truck will provide instructions on how to remove the self-tapping screws and replace with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Royal Truck's customer service at 866-975-0212.
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
- Royal Truck & Equipment Traffic Control Vehicle 2022-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V502000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Alamo Group Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | July 31, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 110 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