NHTSA campaign 26V457000 · Altec campaign CSN-3349
Altec Recall 26V-457: Unprotected Boom Stow Wire May Short and Cause Fire
NHTSA recall 26V457000 (Altec campaign CSN-3349) was reported by Altec Industries, Inc. on July 16, 2026, with 884 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Altec AP Series for model years 2013–2025. Owners were notified on September 11, 2026, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V457000 (also written 26V-457 or 26V457)
- Filed by
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Altec campaign number
- CSN-3349
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 884 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System — Wiring — Switches/Knobs/Buttons
- Owners notified
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 26V457000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V457000.
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V457000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.