Recall 22V146 affects 46 2017-2021 Altec Aerial Device vehicles without carbon monoxide detectors. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
Altec is recalling 46 2017-2021 Aerial Device vehicles because they were built without carbon monoxide detectors. Without that detector, elevated carbon monoxide levels can go unnoticed and increase the risk of injury, and Altec dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The missing part is a carbon monoxide detector, an air-sample sensor that sounds an alarm when carbon monoxide reaches unsafe levels inside the van. On these 2017-2021 Altec Aerial Device spray vans, the detector is meant to warn the driver and passengers when the pump engine in the work compartment produces too much carbon monoxide.
The defect is that affected vans were delivered without that detector and without the related safety alert placard. If the pump engine is used with the van doors closed, carbon monoxide can build up in the work compartment above OSHA time-weighted permissible exposure limits. Without the alarm, occupants do not get an automatic warning to ventilate the van or stop the pump engine.
Proper ventilation keeps exposure levels in a safe range, but carbon monoxide cannot be detected by smell or sight without a sensor. Drivers and passengers can feel dizziness and nausea before loss of consciousness. Those symptoms are the warning sign.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2017 through 2021 model years, all tied to the same carbon monoxide detector kit.
| 2021 Altec Aerial Device | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2018 Altec Aerial Device | Equipment |
| 2017 Altec Aerial Device | Equipment |
| 2019 Altec Aerial Device | Equipment |
| 2020 Altec Aerial Device | Equipment |
| Units affected | 46 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Elevated carbon monoxide inside the vehicle can go unnoticed without an air sample sensor, raising the risk of injury. Proper ventilation helps keep exposure at safe levels. Treat dizziness or nausea as a warning to get fresh air, stop using the equipment, and schedule the recall work. Repair is free at any franchised Altec dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017-2021 Altec Aerial Device is included in this recall.
- Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule the free carbon monoxide detector and safety alert placard installation.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V146 when you call.
- Avoid operating the vehicle in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces until Altec installs the detector and placard.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Altec technician installs a carbon monoxide detector and a safety alert placard on the affected spray van. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you've already paid out of pocket to correct the missing detector before the recall notice, the Altec Warranty Policy covers reimbursement for that related repair. Ask Altec customer service how to submit your repair documentation under that policy.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 11, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 6, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 6, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| May 6, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V146?
Recall 22V146 covers 46 2017-2021 Altec Aerial Device vehicles, including SK185-MP and SKC landscaping spray vans, built without carbon monoxide detectors. Elevated carbon monoxide gas can go undetected, which increases injury risk. Altec will install a detector and safety alert placard for free.
What should I do if my 2017-2021 Altec Aerial Device is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V146. If it is, contact Altec or an authorized Altec service location to schedule installation of the carbon monoxide detector and safety alert placard. Reference recall 22V146 or Altec CSN 864 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost. Altec will install the carbon monoxide detector and safety alert placard free of charge, with parts and labor covered for included vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is carbon monoxide exposure without a detector to warn occupants. The affected vehicles lack the carbon monoxide detector needed to alert people to elevated gas levels, which increases injury risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Altec repair.
When were owners notified about recall 22V146?
Altec mailed owner notification letters on May 6, 2022. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 22V146 or Altec CSN 864 when contacting Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V146000 |
|---|---|
| Altec customer service | 1-877-462-5832 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V146 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V146000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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