Recall 26V457 affects 884 2013-2025 Altec Ap Series trucks for boom stow switch wiring that can overheat. Repair will be free once available.
Altec is recalling 884 2013-2025 Ap Series trucks because the boom stow switch wire in the cargo storage area is at risk of damage. A short circuit can overheat the wire and ignite flammable material in the cargo area; the Altec dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The boom stow switch on 2013-2025 Altec Ap Series trucks tells the truck when the boom is back in its stored position. Its wire runs through the cargo storage area. That wire is supposed to carry power safely without rubbing, overheating, or exposing the circuit.
On affected trucks, the boom stow switch wire is connected to ignition-hot power, meaning it has power when the ignition is on. The wire also lacks fuse protection rated for the low-current draw that can heat the wire. If the unprotected section is damaged, the circuit can short and the wire can overheat in the cargo area. The recall repair adds a guard to the unprotected wire routing.
During a preoperational inspection, a test flight of the boom can show that the boom out of stow switch is not working as it should. Treat that switch problem as the warning sign before the wire issue leads to overheating.
Who's affected?
Covers the Ap Series model line across the 2013-2025 span, all tied to boom stow switch wiring.
| 2025 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2024 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2023 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2022 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2021 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2020 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2019 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2018 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2017 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2016 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2015 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2014 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| 2013 Altec Ap Series | wiring |
| Units affected | 884 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire. Before using the equipment, complete the preoperational inspection and treat any boom out of stow switch issue as a reason to stop use and call Altec. Repair will be free at any franchised Altec dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2025 Altec Ap Series is included in this recall.
- Watch for Altec's safety-risk letter and the later final-remedy letter before scheduling the repair.
- Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number 26V457 when you ask about inspection instructions.
- Keep flammable material out of the cargo storage area until the boom stow switch wire is inspected and protected.
- Order the free bolt-on guard kit through Altec if the boom stow switch wire lacks protection.
What happens at the repair
For now, Altec will tell owners how to inspect the boom stow switch wire in the cargo storage area. If the wire lacks protection, the owner orders a free kit with a bolt on guard to shield the wire from damage. Once the final remedy opens, an Altec technician or authorized service location will complete the recall repair at no charge. If you already paid for a related wire protection repair, Altec's standard reimbursement plan is the path for documented expenses. Keep repair invoices and contact Altec customer service with the paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 16, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | Interim owner notification (planned) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V457?
Recall 26V457 covers 884 2013-2025 Altec Ap Series trucks with a boom stow switch wire that can become damaged in the cargo storage area. A damaged wire can short circuit and overheat. Altec will provide inspection instructions and a protective bolt-on guard kit for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2025 Altec Ap Series is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 26V457. If it is, follow Altec's inspection instructions. If the boom stow switch wire is not protected, order the free bolt-on guard kit. Reference Altec recall number CSN-3349 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Altec says the inspection instruction and protective bolt-on guard kit are free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire in the cargo area. If the boom stow switch wire becomes damaged, it can short circuit and overheat. An overheated wire can ignite flammable material stored nearby.
When will Altec notify owners?
Altec expects to mail letters about the safety risk on September 11, 2026. Additional letters will follow once the final remedy is available. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN-3349.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V457000 |
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| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V457 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V457000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on July 26, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →