Altec Industries: Strobe Light May Short Circuit
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles because water can leak into the strobe lights and cause an electrical short circuit, which creates a fire risk. Owners will receive notification letters in October 2026 with instructions to have the lights inspected for moisture and, if needed, replaced at no cost. Affected vehicle owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 for more information.
- Recalling firm
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Product
- Component: EQUIPMENT. 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.
- Reason
- 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 are expected to be 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-08-27
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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