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Altec · United States · Crit

Altec Ap Series: Electrical system — switches/knobs/buttons

Affects Altec Ap Series · 2013–2025 — about 884 vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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 are expected to be 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational