- The problem
- 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 fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Altec AT200A Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Altec AT200A have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in December 2024 for the coil springs.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical AT200A year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Altec AT200A recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2022 van mounted AT200A and AT30G vehicles. The ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet may not provide adequate circuit protection against an electrical overload condition.
- The risk
- An overloaded electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Altec will install a new GFCI outlet with a circuit-breaker and new wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2022. Owners may contact Altec's customer service at 205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 3008.
- The problem
- Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AT200A vehicles built on Ford E-350 Cutaway chassis. The rear tire size and load rating may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded.
- The risk
- An overload condition may reduce the vehicle's stability or result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires and replace any that are not the correct size and load rating, free of charge. The recall began May 22, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832.
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All AT200A yearsQuestions about the 2017 Altec AT200A
Does the 2017 Altec AT200A have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Altec AT200A: coil springs (December 2024); electrical system (June 2022); markings (March 2020). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Altec AT200A had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Altec AT200A a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Altec AT200A year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2017 Altec AT200A has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data