Altec recalls 2022–2026 Service Body vehicles over inverter wiring that could short and cause a fire
The inverter's AC wiring may be routed too tightly in the electrical receptacle enclosure and get damaged, which could cause a short circuit, overheating and a higher risk of fire.
What to do
Altec will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension for free, and owner letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and mention recall number CSN-3340.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Service Body 2022–2026
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- A short may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 277 vehicles
- Owner notification
- August 25, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V429000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3340
- Model years: 2022–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- A short may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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