Emergency: siren/lighting/strobesRecall 26V-551 · 2021–2023 Altec Service Body

Altec Industries, Inc. recall 26V-551 covers 280 2021–2023 Altec Service Body for a emergency: siren/lighting/strobes problem, reported to NHTSA on August 27, 2026.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2801 model
ReportedAug 27, 2026Owners notified Oct 23, 2026
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 26V551000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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 were 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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 3, 2021 to March 23, 2023. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.