Altec AT237, AT30-G +6 more: Equipment

Affects Altec AT237, AT30-G, AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT35-G, AT37-G, AT40-G · 2010–2013 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational