The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V952000·Announced 2024-12-20

Altec AT200A Front Axle Defect Recall for Ford E350 Chassis

Altec is recalling AT200A devices on 2017-2024 Ford E350 chassis due to a front axle defect that may fail at high loads, increasing injury 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 (front axle failure) that could cause instability and injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with AT200A devices. The recall involves 82 units mounted on Ford E350 van chassis with a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4050 and 4200 pounds.

The defect is located in the front axle, which may fail at high loads. An overload of the front axle capacity could cause failure and instability, increasing the risk of injury.

Ford dealers will install front springs, insulators, and nuts free of charge. Additionally, a new label will be provided to indicate the upgraded gross axle weight rating. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 14, 2025. 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 AT200A
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Van Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
82

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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