Recall 20V401000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2017-2020 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
RECALL This recall affects up to 2,550 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V401000 |
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,550 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V890000 | 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 152 | |
| 25V909000 | 2023 ALTEC AN55 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP | 18 | |
| 25V810000 | 2024 ALTEC AT SERIES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 37 | |
| 25V650000 | 2025 ALTEC AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 268 | |
| 25V661000 | 2024 ALTEC FOSV-CA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 30 | |
| 25V629000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 135 | |
| 25V651000 | 2025 ALTEC A CLASS | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 77 | |
| 25V581000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 19 | |
| 25V562000 | 2025 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 903 | |
| 25V529000 | 2024 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 124 |