NHTSA · Vehicle · Recall 26V457000 · Recalled July 16, 2026

Altec AP Series recall (26V457000)

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Product named: Altec AP Series
Company / brand: Altec Industries
Model / item numbers: AP Series
Affected model years / models: 2025 Altec AP Series; 2024 Altec AP Series; 2023 Altec AP Series; 2022 Altec AP Series; 2021 Altec AP Series; 2020 Altec AP Series; 2019 Altec AP Series; 2018 Altec AP Series; 2017 Altec AP Series; 2016 Altec AP Series; 2015 Altec AP Series; 2014 Altec AP Series; 2013 Altec AP Series

Agency product description and boundaries

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2013-2025 AP45A trucks. The boom stow switch wire in the cargo storage area may become damaged, which can result in a short circuit, causing the wire to overheat.

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2. Agency hazard and consumer action

NHTSA reports: An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.

NHTSA consumer action: Altec will instruct owners to inspect their vehicle and if the wire is not protected, order a kit that includes a bolt on guard to protect the wires, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed 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.

Affected product: Altec AP Series recall status

3. Open the official notice or contact

View the official NHTSA record for campaign 26V457000 (api.nhtsa.gov) ↗

To check whether your vehicle is affected and unrepaired, look up your VIN on NHTSA’s recall search ↗.

Official recall ID: 26V457000
Brand: All Altec Industries recalls
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Units affected: 884

Affected vehicles

NHTSA lists 13 affected year / make / model configurations across 1 make (Altec). Every model below has its own page; the full year list is under “Identifying details”.

Altec AP Series recall status

Companies & origin

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)

Model years affected: 2025 Altec AP Series; 2024 Altec AP Series; 2023 Altec AP Series; 2022 Altec AP Series; 2021 Altec AP Series; 2020 Altec AP Series; 2019 Altec AP Series; 2018 Altec AP Series; 2017 Altec AP Series; 2016 Altec AP Series; 2015 Altec AP Series; 2014 Altec AP Series; 2013 Altec AP Series

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked October 18, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC. Record retrieved September 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM UTC.

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