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2017-2020 Altec Aerial Device recall: equipment

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on July 10, 2020. It covers about 2,550 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,550
reported
Jul 10, 2020
owners notified
Sep 8, 2020

Equipment

What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2020 AT200A, AT235, AT37-G, AT40-G, AT41/48M Aerial Devices mounted on a Ford F-350, F-450 or F-550 chassis equipped with a gas engine and Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO). The PTO may leak oil onto the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket.
Risk
Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, as well as install plumbing to relocate a pressure switch and install hoses with improved routing to increase their distance from heat sources, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 767.

Recall number 20V401000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 20V401000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2020 Altec Aerial Device equipment?

Yes. Recall 20V401000, reported on July 10, 2020, covers about 2,550 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V401000?

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, as well as install plumbing to relocate a pressure switch and install hoses with improved routing to increase their distance from heat sources, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 767.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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