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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 13V458📅 Oct 21, 2013

2010–2013 Altec AT200A & 2010–2013 Altec AT235 + 6 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V458000
Manufacturer recall #
CSN 583
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,145
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-877-462-5832
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 9, 2013
Built
Jan 1, 2010 – Sep 30, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V458 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V458?

2010–2013 Altec AT200A & 2010–2013 Altec AT235 + 6 more. 1,145 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Altec dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-877-462-5832.