Wanco recalls 2025–2026 Compact Light Towers over diesel fuel tanks that may crack and leak
The diesel fuel tank on these light towers may crack and leak fuel, and a leak near anything that could ignite it raises the risk of a fire.
What to do
Wanco or its dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed August 10, 2026. Owners may call Wanco customer service at 1-800-972-0755.
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Recall details
- Product
- Wanco Compact Light Tower 2025–2026
- Company
- Wanco, Inc.
- Hazard
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 1,129 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 30, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V497000
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Defect
- Wanco, Inc. (Wanco) is recalling certain Compact Light Towers with part number WLTT. The diesel fuel tank may crack and leak fuel.
- Consequence
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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