Altec 2022-2026 Service Body Vehicles: Electrical Short Risk
Altec recalls certain 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles due to potential AC wiring damage causing electrical shorts and fire risk. Owners will receive free repairs by August 28, 2026.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A short may cause the inverter AC wiring to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Altec is recalling 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles because the inverter AC wiring can become damaged and cause electrical shorts, which may lead to fire. This affects owners who have the specific model years and vehicle types. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341757-altec-2022-2026-service-body-vehicles-electrical-short-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341757-altec-2022-2026-service-body-vehicles-electrical-short-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #26V429000
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“Altec 2022-2026 Service Body Vehicles: Electrical Short Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341757-altec-2022-2026-service-body-vehicles-electrical-short-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #26V429000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V429000).
Why it’s dangerous
The inverter output AC wiring may be routed too tightly in the electrical receptacle enclosure, causing it to become damaged. This damage can lead to electrical shorts, which increase the risk of fire.
Who’s affected
Owners of Altec Service Body vehicles from 2022 to 2026 are affected. Those who have the specific model years and vehicle types are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2022-2026 Altec Service Body model. The recall covers specific vehicle types with tight wiring routing in the electrical receptacle enclosure.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Vehicle
If you have the recalled vehicle, stop using it until the repair is completed to prevent fire risk.
August 28, 2026Contact Customer Service
Call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the repair.
What NHTSA says to do
Altec will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3340.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
3 dated steps over 3 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters expected (expected, per the notice)
- Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #26V429000 (July 2, 2026)
- 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.