Recall 23V020000
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALLVAC | AVRB-18 |
| 2019 | ALLVAC | AVRB-18 |
| 2020 | ALLVAC | AVRB-18 |
| 2021 | ALLVAC | AVRB-18 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.