The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V187000·Announced 2020-03-30

Altec AT200A Recalled for Incorrect Rear Tire Size and Load Rating

Altec is recalling 2016-2018 AT200A vehicles because incorrect rear tire markings may cause overloading, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect tire load rating) that may result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2018 AT200A vehicles built on Ford E-350 Cutaway chassis. The recall addresses a defect where the rear tire size and load rating may be incorrect, which could result in the vehicle being overloaded.

An overload condition may reduce the vehicle's stability or result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires and replace any that are not the correct size and load rating, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020.

Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. 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 www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AT200A
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
16

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 (1)

  • AT200A

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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