Altec Aerial Device: Equipment

Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2017–2020 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

Oil absorbed by the exhaust heat shield thermal blanket has an increased risk of a fire from being exposed to hot engine components.

What to do

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.

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