ALLVAC AVRB-18 2021: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V020000

Make Model Year
ALLVAC AVRB-18 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-03-17 2023-01-23 2023-01-24

Manufacturers Involved: Alamo Group Inc.

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 51

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Alamo Group Inc. "Alamo Group" is recalling certain 2018-2021 AllVac AVRB-18 vehicles. The vibration from vacuum operations could lead to the exhaust silencer welds cracking, resulting in detachment of the exhaust silencer from the vehicle.

Consequence

A detached exhaust silencer can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gradall Dealers will inspect the exhaust silencer and repair any cracked welds, reattach any detached silencers, and weld a c-shape bracket from the silencer to the power frame, free of charge. Direct-sales owners will be provided instructions and parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 17, 2023. Owners may contact Gradall customer service at 1-800-382-8302.

Notes

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.nhtsa.gov.