2013 ALTEC AT235 RECALL - #13V458000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 ALTEC AT235 |
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| Manufacturer |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2010 - 9/30/2013 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/2013 |
| # Affected |
1,145 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2013 ALTEC AT235 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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