Altec Industries, Inc.: Electrical System:Wiring:Switches/Knobs/Buttons (2013 ALTEC AP SERIES, 2014 ALTEC AP SERIES, 2015 ALTEC AP SERIES…)

Company / brand

Altec Industries, Inc.

Product

2013 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2014 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2015 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2016 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2017 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2018 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2019 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2020 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2021 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2022 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2023 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2024 ALTEC AP SERIES; 2025 ALTEC AP SERIES

Reason / hazard

An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.

What to do (remedy)

Altec will instruct owners to inspect their vehicle and if the wire is not protected, order a kit that includes a bolt on guard to protect the wires, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 11, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3349.

Distribution / sold at

Potentially affected: 884

Defect

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2013-2025 AP45A trucks. The boom stow switch wire in the cargo storage area may become damaged, which can result in a short circuit, causing the wire to overheat.

Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS

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