Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #20V401000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V401000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 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) Includes 2,550 affected units, Oil Leak from PTO May Cause Fire, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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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)

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 20V401000
Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2020-07-10T00:00:00
Subject: Oil leak from pto may cause fire
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 2,550

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN 767
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.02

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