Altec Trucks Recalled for Hydraulic Hose Routing Fire Risk
Altec Industries is recalling certain 2006-2008 trucks due to a hydraulic hose routing issue that could cause abrasion, wiring damage, or fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (hydraulic hose routing) with a potential consequence of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 AT200A and AT235 trucks, model year 2007-2008 AT235P trucks, and model year 2008 AT3X-G trucks built on GM chassis. The recall involves a potential hydraulic hose routing condition in the engine compartment.
The hydraulic hose could contact and cause abrasions to an OEM 12V chassis wire or rub on the steel power steering line. This may lead to damage of the hydraulic line, resulting in a burst hose, damaged wiring, or a fire.
Altec will provide instructions to dealers on how to inspect and install a new bracket free of charge. The safety recall began on September 15, 2010. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AT235P, AT235, AT200A, AT3X-G
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 34
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- AT235P
- AT235
- AT200A
- AT3X-G
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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