Altec 2020-2025 Service Body Trucks: Electrical Issue May Cause Crash Risk
Altec is recalling certain 2020-2025 Service Body trucks due to a potential electrical issue that could cause loss of handling or brake performance, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Altec for a free diode installation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A damaged TCCM and disrupted chassis functions can result in a loss of handling and control or brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Altec is recalling certain 2020-2025 Service Body trucks because a faulty electrical circuit may damage critical components, leading to loss of handling or brake control. This could increase the risk of a crash if the issue is not fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341756-altec-2020-2025-service-body-trucks-electrical-issue-may-cause.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341756-altec-2020-2025-service-body-trucks-electrical-issue-may-cause · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V400000
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“Altec 2020-2025 Service Body Trucks: Electrical Issue May Cause Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341756-altec-2020-2025-service-body-trucks-electrical-issue-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #25V400000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V400000).
Why it’s dangerous
A voltage spike in the Power Distribution Module (PDM 10) circuit can damage the Transfer Case Control Module (TCCM). This may disrupt chassis functions like the PTO switch, rearview mirror, or rearview camera, leading to loss of handling or brake performance.
Who’s affected
Owners of Altec 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Devices, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, and AT Series trucks are affected. Operators of these vehicles, especially those in high-speed or heavy-duty use, face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Altec truck has a 2020 TA Series, 2019 L Series Aerial Device, 2018-2025 Service Body, LS Series, or AT Series model. The recall was notified to owners via mail on August 8, 2025.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Altec Customer Service
Call 1-877-462-5832 to schedule a free diode installation for the ignition hot circuit.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will install a diode to the ignition hot circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3229.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 56 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall notice was mailed on August 8, 2025, but there is no specific deadline for the repair.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V400000 (June 13, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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