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Altec Service Body (2021-2023) — Equipment

Strobe lights may short circuit if water leaks in, increasing fire risk.

Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice

What happened

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2023 Service Body vehicles because water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short-circuit. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V357.

Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026.

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What to do

If you own a vehicle in this recall:

  1. Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
  2. Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. Free of charge.
  3. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. You may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
  4. Watch your mail. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026.

What you get Free repair

Full text from NHTSA

Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse. If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 23, 2026. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3360. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 23V357.

Is your Altec affected?

These models and years may be affected.

  • Service Body, model years 2021 to 2023

Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.

Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recall details

Reported to NHTSA
Sold in
Nationwide
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
Vehicle equipment defect
Campaign
26V551000
Vehicles affected
280
Repair cost
Free of charge
Owner letters expected
Manufacturer's recall number
CSN-3360
Manufacturer phone
1-877-462-5832

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Timeline

  1. Reported to NHTSA

  2. Listed on Recall Canary

  3. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (opens in a new tab)