CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ACCESSORY GENERATOR:SOLAR PANEL; STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS
- Problem
- Alamo Group, Inc. (Royal Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Royal Truck & Equipment Class 2 Traffic Control trucks equipped with a Wanco sign board. The solar panel screws may loosen, resulting in a partial detachment.
- Risk
- A dangling or completely disengaged solar panel may hit other vehicles or pedestrians, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Royal Truck will provide instructions on how to remove the self-tapping screws and replace with rivets, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2026. Owners may contact Royal Truck's customer service at 866-975-0212.
What this recall means for you
Certain Royal Truck & Equipment Class 2 Traffic Control trucks equipped with a Wanco sign board have solar panel screws that may loosen over time. When this happens, the solar panel can partially detach and dangle, or in some cases come off completely.
A dangling or detached solar panel can hit other vehicles or pedestrians, raising the risk of a crash or injury. If you own a 2022 through 2026 Royal Truck traffic control vehicle with a Wanco sign board, check the solar panel mounting and contact Royal Truck to have the issue addressed.
Royal Truck will provide free instructions for removing the self-tapping screws and replacing them with rivets. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2026. You can call Royal Truck customer service at 866-975-0212, and you can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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