Safety recall Electrical system

Altec recall 26V-457: Unprotected Boom Stow Wire May Short and Cause Fire

Report received 4 months ago

An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.

Campaign facts

NHTSA campaign
26V457000 (26V-457)
Manufacturer number
CSN-3349
Filed by
Altec Industries, Inc.
Report received
July 16, 2026
Component
Electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons
Vehicles potentially affected
884
Model years
2013–2025
Owner letters
September 11, 2026
Recall initiated by
The manufacturer
Remedy completion rate
8.94% (latest quarterly report)

What is wrong

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2013-2025 AP45A trucks. The boom stow switch wire in the cargo storage area may become damaged, which can result in a short circuit, causing the wire to overheat.

The risk

An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.

Why electrical defects matter: Electrical faults can cause a loss of power, disable safety features or, where wiring overheats, start a fire.

The remedy

Altec will instruct owners to inspect their vehicle and if the wire is not protected, order a kit that includes a bolt on guard to protect the wires, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3349.

About the electrical system

Modern vehicles run on dozens of control modules and miles of wiring; an electrical fault can affect lighting, displays, power or safety systems.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-457

  • Altec Ap Series 2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013

What to do

  1. Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
  2. Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-457 and the manufacturer’s number CSN-3349.
  3. If you notice burning smells, flickering power or warning lamps, have the vehicle checked before continuing to use it.
  4. Safety recall repairs are carried out free of charge by the manufacturer’s dealers. If you already paid for this repair yourself, ask the manufacturer about reimbursement and keep your receipt.

Check by VIN

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Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.

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The official record

This page reproduces the campaign as filed with NHTSA. The NHTSA record is authoritative — if anything here differs, follow the agency.

Open campaign 26V-457 on NHTSA.gov

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