Altec Recalls 2022-2026 Service Body Vehicles Due to Wiring Fire Risk
Altec is recalling 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles because inverter AC wiring may be damaged, creating a short circuit and fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of fire due to electrical wiring damage, which is a risk-of-harm product defect where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the electrical system where the inverter output AC wiring may be routed too tightly within the electrical receptacle enclosure. This tight routing can cause the wiring to become damaged, potentially resulting in a short circuit.
A short circuit may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, which increases the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury, death, or property damage associated with this defect.
Owners will receive notification letters expected to be mailed on August 28, 2026. Altec will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension free of charge to correct the issue. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for assistance. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3340.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC SERVICE BODY
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Service Body
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 277
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- SERVICE BODY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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