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.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 ALTEC AP SERIESManufacturer campaign: CSN-3349Part: 9700305962024 ALTEC AP SERIES2023 ALTEC AP SERIES2022 ALTEC AP SERIES2021 ALTEC AP SERIES2020 ALTEC AP SERIES2019 ALTEC AP SERIES2018 ALTEC AP SERIES2017 ALTEC AP SERIES2016 ALTEC AP SERIES2015 ALTEC AP SERIES2014 ALTEC AP SERIES2013 ALTEC AP SERIESVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
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An overheated wire can ignite flammable material in the cargo area, increasing the risk of fire.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 ALTEC AP SERIES
- Brand or manufacturer
- ALTEC
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V457000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety