Recall 26V429 affects 277 2022-2026 Altec Service Body vehicles for too-tight inverter AC wiring that can short. Free franchised Altec dealer repair once available.
Altec is recalling 277 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles because inverter output AC wiring can be routed too tightly inside the electrical receptacle enclosure and become damaged. Damaged wiring can short and overheat, raising fire risk; the Altec dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The inverter output AC wiring on 2022-2026 Altec Service Body vehicles carries household-style AC power from the inverter to the electrical receptacle enclosure. The inverter changes stored electrical power into AC power for tools and equipment, and the receptacle enclosure holds the outlet area where that power is available. That wiring needs enough space so its insulation does not scrape or pinch against metal.
On affected Service Body vehicles, the AC wiring is routed too tightly inside the electrical receptacle enclosure. As the vehicle is used, the wire can rub on the aluminum enclosure and damage its insulation. Once the insulation is damaged, electricity can short to the enclosure. The short can stay below the breaker rating, so the circuit protection does not trip, and that leaves a fire risk.
There is no warning sign before failure. The source record says there were no warranty claims, field reports, accidents, injuries, or deaths tied to this issue.
Who's affected?
The same electrical receptacle enclosure is tied to both wiring and electric propulsion system components across the 2022-2026 scope.
| 2022 Altec Service Body | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2022 Altec Service Body | electric propulsion system |
| 2023 Altec Service Body | wiring |
| 2023 Altec Service Body | electric propulsion system |
| 2024 Altec Service Body | wiring |
| 2024 Altec Service Body | electric propulsion system |
| 2025 Altec Service Body | wiring |
| 2025 Altec Service Body | electric propulsion system |
| 2026 Altec Service Body | wiring |
| 2026 Altec Service Body | electric propulsion system |
| Units affected | 277 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An electrical short can overheat the inverter AC wiring and increase the risk of fire. There is no warning before failure, so do not rely on symptoms to decide whether the vehicle is safe. Keep the vehicle available for service and schedule the recall repair once it opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Altec dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2022-2026 Altec Service Body is included in this recall.
- Watch for Altec's owner letter expected August 28, 2026, then contact a franchised Altec dealer to schedule the free repair.
- Schedule the electrical receptacle enclosure extension that protects the tightly routed inverter AC wiring from damage and overheating.
- Call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 with questions and reference recall number 26V429 and Altec recall CSN-3340.
- Ask Altec for driving and work-site guidance until the repair is complete if the vehicle remains in service.
What happens at the repair
Altec has not opened the final dealer repair yet. Owner letters are expected to be mailed August 28, 2026. Once the repair opens, an Altec technician will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension so the inverter output AC wiring is not routed too tightly inside the enclosure. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. Altec used its general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who already paid for this related repair can ask Altec how to submit repair documentation for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
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Timeline
| July 2, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V429?
Recall 26V429 covers 277 2022-2026 Altec Service Body vehicles with inverter output AC wiring routed too tightly inside the electrical receptacle enclosure. The wiring can become damaged and short, creating overheating and fire risk. Altec will install an electrical receptacle enclosure extension for free.
What should I do if my 2022-2026 Altec Service Body is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 26V429. If it is, contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3340. Altec will install the electrical receptacle enclosure extension free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Altec will install the electrical receptacle enclosure extension free of charge for included 2022-2026 Service Body vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from damaged inverter AC wiring. If the tightly routed AC wiring shorts inside the receptacle enclosure, the wiring can overheat. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free Altec repair if your Service Body vehicle is included.
When will Altec notify owners about this recall?
Altec expects to mail owner notification letters on August 28, 2026. You do not need to wait for a letter to act. Check your VIN, then call Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 if your vehicle is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V429000 |
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| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V429 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V429000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 13, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →