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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

Altec Industries, Inc: Front Axle Load May Fail

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2024
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Summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling 82 units of 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with AT200A aerial devices. These specific vehicles have a front axle defect where the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4,050 and 4,200 pounds is insufficient for high loads. Ford dealers will provide a free repair consisting of new front springs, insulators, nuts, and updated weight rating labels.

Risk

If the front axle is overloaded beyond its capacity, the axle could fail or cause vehicle instability. This failure significantly increases the risk of a crash or injury to the operator and others on the road.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your vehicle's identification to determine if it is a 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with Altec AT200A devices and a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4,050 or 4,200 pounds.
  2. Verify if you received an owner notification letter, which Altec mailed on February 14, 2025, or contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 referencing recall number CSN-3206.
  3. Contact a local Ford dealer to schedule a free repair; the official remedy states: '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.'
  4. For additional information or if you have questions, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Installation of upgraded front suspension components and weight rating labels.

How to: 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.

Affected Products

Product: 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with AT200A devices
Part / Model:
AT200A
E350
Lot Numbers:
GAWR 4050 lbs
GAWR 4200 lbs
Date Ranges: Model Years 2017-2024

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V952000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
Units Affected: 82 vehicles(82% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: February 14, 2025
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 nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: CSN-3206
Agency Last Updated: February 24, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response