NHTSA Recall 26V170000: Exterior lighting
Altec Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 134 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Altec Ac Series Crane.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V170000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN-3295 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | March 20, 2026 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Loss of body lighting or trailer lights increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V170000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.