Recall 13V458000: 2010–2013 Altec AT200A, 2010–2013 Altec AT235, 2010–2013 Altec AT235P +5 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Sep 26, 2013
Vehicles affected
1,145
Models
8
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT30-G, AT35-G, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT237 Aerial Devices mounted on Ford Super Duty Chassis' equipped with 6.8L gas engines and Muncie FR67 power take offs (PTO). In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

The risk

Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire.

The fix

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pressure switch and thermal blanket with the kit identified by Muncie, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Consumerr's may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 583.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2010 Altec AT200A
  • 2011 Altec AT200A
  • 2012 Altec AT200A
  • 2013 Altec AT200A
  • 2010 Altec AT235
  • 2011 Altec AT235
  • 2012 Altec AT235
  • 2013 Altec AT235
  • 2010 Altec AT235P
  • 2011 Altec AT235P
  • 2012 Altec AT235P
  • 2013 Altec AT235P
  • 2010 Altec AT237
  • 2011 Altec AT237
  • 2012 Altec AT237
  • 2013 Altec AT237
  • 2010 Altec AT30-G
  • 2011 Altec AT30-G
  • 2012 Altec AT30-G
  • 2013 Altec AT30-G
  • 2010 Altec AT35-G
  • 2011 Altec AT35-G
  • 2012 Altec AT35-G
  • 2013 Altec AT35-G
  • 2010 Altec AT37-G
  • 2011 Altec AT37-G
  • 2012 Altec AT37-G
  • 2013 Altec AT37-G
  • 2010 Altec AT40-G
  • 2011 Altec AT40-G
  • 2012 Altec AT40-G
  • 2013 Altec AT40-G

Details

NHTSA campaign
13V458000
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 583
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Owner letters
Dec 9, 2013
Components
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system (Engine); Equipment (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology