The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V483000·Announced 2024-06-27

Altec Recalls 2021-2024 JEMS Vehicles Due to Fire Risk

Altec is recalling 2021-2024 JEMS S and SE vehicles because A/C hoses may overheat near the exhaust manifold, increasing fire risk.

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 (inadequate clearance) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2024 JEMS S and JEMS SE vehicles. The recall addresses inadequate clearance between the air conditioning hoses and the engine exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to overheat.

Overheating A/C hoses can increase the risk of a fire. Altec will install a remedy kit to secure the hose routing farther away from the exhaust manifold at no cost to the owner.

Owner notification letters were mailed on August 23, 2024. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE JEMS HYBRID
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
180

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)

  • AERIAL DEVICE JEMS HYBRID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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