Wanco recall 26V-497: Fuel Tank May Crack and Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Campaign facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V497000 (26V-497)
- Filed by
- Wanco, Inc.
- Report received
- July 30, 2026
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,129
- Model years
- 2025–2026
- Built between
- December 4, 2025 and July 14, 2026
- Recall initiated by
- The manufacturer
What is wrong
Wanco, Inc. (Wanco) is recalling certain Compact Light Towers with part number WLTT. The diesel fuel tank may crack and leak fuel.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Why fuel system defects matter: A fuel leak near an ignition source increases the risk of fire, and a failing fuel pump can stall the engine while driving.
The remedy
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.
About the fuel system
The fuel system stores and delivers fuel to the engine; leaks and pump failures are the usual reasons for a recall.
Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-497
- Wanco Compact Light Tower 20262025
What to do
- Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s lookup (below) to confirm that your vehicle is included and that the repair has not already been done.
- Call a dealer for the brand and book the repair. Quote NHTSA campaign 26V-497.
- If you smell fuel or see a leak, do not drive the vehicle — park it outside, away from buildings, and call the dealer.
- 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
A campaign rarely covers every vehicle of a model year. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
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-497 on NHTSA.gov