The defect
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2017-2024 Ford E350 van chassis equipped with a AT200A devices. The units mounted on certain Ford E350 van chassis with Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 4050 and 4200 pounds, may fail at high loads due to a defect in the front axle.
The risk
Overload of the front axle capacity could cause it to fail and instability, increasing the risk of injury.
The remedy
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 February 14, 2025. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN-3206.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AT200A | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altec AT200A | 2017 | 0 | 3 |
| Altec AT200A | 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| Altec AT200A | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AT200A | 2020 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AT200A | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AT200A | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Altec AT200A | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Altec AT200A | 2024 | 0 | 1 |
Other equipment recalls in 2024
156 of the 950 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2024 concerned the equipment; Altec Industries, Inc. filed 86 campaigns in all.
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| 24V912000 6 Dec 2024 | Forest River, Inc. |
| 24V902000 29 Nov 2024 | Kuntry Kustom RV, LLC |
| 24V893000 26 Nov 2024 | Volvo Bus Corporation |
| 24V884000 22 Nov 2024 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2024