2020 Altec Aerial Device | 2019 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device — Equipment
Published July 13, 2020 · Recall initiated: July 10, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V401000, published July 13, 2020 and initiated July 10, 2020. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2020 Altec Aerial Device | 2019 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device — Equipment.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AERIAL DEVICE
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2020 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2019 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2020 Altec Aerial Device | 2019 Altec Aerial Device | 2018 Altec Aerial Device | 2017 Altec Aerial Device — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V401000 on July 13, 2020. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AERIAL DEVICE.