Exterior lightingRecall 26V-170 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries, Inc. recall 26V-170 covers 134 Altec vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 37% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2025 AC Series Crane and DT Series Digger Derrick vehicles. The harness intended to prevent Altec installed lighting from overloading the chassis lighting circuit was not installed, which may result in a loss of power to the body lighting or trailer lights.
The risk
Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Altec will notify owners to inspect their vehicle for the harness. If the harness is missing, a repair kit will be provided, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 15, 2026. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3295.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
37%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2025 to November 30, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.