Altec recalls 2021–2023 Service Body vehicles over water leaking into strobe lights
Water can leak into the strobe lights on these vehicles and cause an electrical short circuit, which can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
Altec will inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse, and will fit a free light replacement kit if moisture is found or the light does not work. Owners can call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and quote recall number CSN-3360.
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Recall details
- Product
- Altec Service Body 2021–2023
- Company
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Hazard
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Units
- 280 vehicles
- Owner notification
- October 23, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 27, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V551000
- Manufacturer campaign number: CSN-3360
- Model years: 2021–2023
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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