The defect
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.
The risk
An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AP Series | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec AP Series | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2020 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AP Series | 2025 | 0 | 2 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2026
113 of the 666 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2026 concerned the electrical system; Altec Industries, Inc. filed 86 campaigns in all.
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NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2026