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SevereNHTSA·26V457000·Announced 2026-07-16

Altec Recalls AP Series Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2013-2025 AP45A trucks because a damaged wire in the cargo area can overheat and ignite flammable material, increasing the risk of fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring) that can cause a fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating (structural vehicle defect or significant injury/property-damage reports).

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2013-2025 AP45A trucks. The recall involves 884 vehicles where the boom stow switch wire in the cargo storage area may become damaged. This damage can result in a short circuit, causing the wire to overheat.

An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire. Altec will instruct owners to inspect their vehicle. If the wire is not protected, owners can order a kit that includes a bolt-on guard to protect the wires, free of charge.

Letters informing owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on 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.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AP SERIES
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
884

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)

  • AP SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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