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Altec Aerial Device Recall 20V401: Oil Leaks Can Ignite Exhaust Heat Shield, Causing Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V401, reported July 10, 2020, 2,550 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers certain 2017-2020 aerial devices mounted on Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 chassis with gas engines and a Chelsea 249 Power Take-Off (PTO). The PTO may leak oil onto the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket. The blanket can absorb that oil.

Oil soaked into the thermal blanket is at increased risk of catching fire when it contacts hot engine components, creating a fire hazard. Owners should watch for any sign of oil leaking near the exhaust system.

Altec Industries will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect and replace the heat shield with a redesigned version, relocate a pressure switch with new plumbing, and install hoses with improved routing away from heat sources, all free of charge. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 (Altec recall number CSN 767), and should check their VIN for open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V401Altec Industries Inc.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
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

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