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Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V551000 Reported August 27, 2026

Strobe light may short circuit

Altec Industries, Inc. · Equipment · 280 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V551000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN-3360
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
280
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 27, 2026

Defect Summary

Altec industries, inc. (altec) is recalling certain 2021-2023 service body vehicles. water can leak into the strobe lights, which may cause an electrical short-circuit.

Safety Consequence

An electrical short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 26V551000 or campaign CSN-3360.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V551000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V551000?

NHTSA recall 26V551000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on August 27, 2026. It addresses: Strobe light may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 280 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V551000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN-3360. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-08-26. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.