NHTSAEQUIPMENT
Altec Industries, Inc. - Front Axle Load May Fail
Published: December 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V952000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Overload of the front axle capacity could cause it to fail and instability, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with a AT200A devices. The units mounted on certain Ford E350 van chassis with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4050 and 4200 pounds, may fail at high loads due to a defect in the front axle.
Affected Products
Front Axle Load May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Front Axle Load May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 24V952000 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V952000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Altec Industries, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with a AT200A devices. The units mounted on certain Ford E350 van chassis with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4050 and 4200 pounds, may fail at high loads due to a defect in the front axle. |
| Completion rate | 63.41 |
| Corrective action | Ford dealers will install front springs, insulators, and nuts, free of charge. Additionally, a new label will be provided to indicate the upgraded gross axle weight rating. Owner notification letters were mailed February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3206. |
| Consequence summary | Overload of the front axle capacity could cause it to fail and instability, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | CSN-3206 |
| Potentially affected | 82 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |