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Altec Service Body Recall 26V551: Water Leak Can Short Strobe Lights and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 26V551, reported August 27, 2026, 280 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Water can leak into the strobe lights on certain service body vehicles fitted with emergency lighting. Moisture inside the light assembly may cause an electrical short circuit, and a short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

The remedy is free. Owners will receive instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and to install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a replacement light kit will be installed at no cost. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. You can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3360.

This recall expands a previous recall, 23V357. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 26V551Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:EMERGENCY:SIREN/LIGHTING/STROBES
Problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles. Water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short-circuit.
Risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3360. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V357.

Affected vehicles

Altec Service Body202120222023