NHTSA campaign 26V497000
Wanco Recall 26V-497: Fuel Tank May Crack and Leak
NHTSA recall 26V497000 was reported by Wanco, Inc. on July 30, 2026, with 1,129 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Wanco Compact Light Tower for model years 2025–2026.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 26V497000 (also written 26V-497 or 26V497)
- Filed by
- Wanco, Inc.
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 1,129 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Fuel System, Diesel — Storage — Tank Assembly
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 26V497000. 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.
Wanco
All Wanco recallsNHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 26V497000.
Defect description
Wanco, Inc. (Wanco) is recalling certain Compact Light Towers with part number WLTT. The diesel fuel tank may crack and leak fuel.
Safety consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Wanco Inc., or dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 10, 2026. Owners may contact Wanco customer service at 1-800-972-0755.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 26V497000
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.