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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Alamo Group Inc. (Alamo Group) is recalling certain 2018-2021 AllVac AVRB-18 vehicles. The vibration from vacuum operations could lead to the exhaust silencer welds cracking, resulting in detachment of the exhaust silencer from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached exhaust silencer can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Gradall Dealers will inspect the exhaust silencer and repair any cracked welds, reattach any detached silencers, and weld a c-shape bracket from the silencer to the power frame, free of charge. Direct-sales owners will be provided instructions and parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact Gradall customer service at 1-800-382-8302.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Vibration from the vacuum operations on these 2018-2021 AllVac AVRB-18 vehicles can cause the welds on the exhaust silencer to crack. Over time, the silencer can detach from the vehicle.
A detached exhaust silencer can land on the road and become a hazard to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own one of these vehicles, have it inspected as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Gradall dealers will inspect the exhaust silencer, repair any cracked welds, reattach any detached silencer, and weld a C-shaped bracket from the silencer to the power frame. Direct-sales owners will receive instructions and parts at no cost. Owners who were not notified may contact Gradall customer service at 1-800-382-8302. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Allvac AVRB-18 | 2018201920202021 |
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