2021-2023 Altec Service Body recall: Strobe Light May Short Circuit
Report received by NHTSA: Aug. 27, 2026.
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- What's recalled
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short-circuit.
- The risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Who's affected
280 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2021-2023 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
144 earlier NHTSA recalls by Altec Industries, Inc. since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Aug. 21, 2026 2022-2026 Altec Digger Derrick, 2023 Altec AA Series Aerial Device, 2025 Altec AM Series Aerial Device recall: Automatic Brake System Improperly Calibrated
- July 17, 2026 2024-2026 Altec AT Series recall: Turntable Fasteners Not Heat Treated
- July 16, 2026 2013-2025 Altec AP Series recall: Unprotected Boom Stow Wire May Short and Cause Fire
- July 2, 2026 2022-2026 Altec Service Body recall: Incorrectly Routed Inverter AC Wiring May Short and Overheat
- June 26, 2026 2023-2025 Altec Digger Derrick recall: Incorrect Pole Rack Capacity Rating
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3360. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V357.
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 2021-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V551000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received by NHTSA | Aug. 27, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 280 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | CSN-3360 |
| “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