Canada2023 Altec AF SERIES vehicles are affected when the final-stage manufacturer’s compliance label incorrectly lists the front axle capacity as 5443 kg (12000 lb.) and the rear axle as 9525 kg (21000 lb.) instead of 4536 kg (10000 lb.) front and 8618 kg (19000 lb.) rear. The incorrect GAWR could lead you to overload the vehicle, causing poor handling or a tire failure and potentially a crash. Altec Industries will notify owners by mail and advise them to contact Altec Service to replace the compliance label.
How to identify it
2023 Altec AF SERIES
The hazard
On one vehicle, the final-stage manufacturer's compliance label lists an incorrect gross axle weight rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. The label incorrectly lists the front axle capacity as 5443 kg (12000 lb.) and the rear axle capacity as 9525 kg (21000 lb.). The label should instead list the front axle capacity as 4536 kg (10000 lb.) and the rear axle capacity as 8618 kg (19000 lb.). This could lead you to overload the vehicle, which could cause poor handling or a tire failure.
Poor handling or a tire failure could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash.
What to do
Altec Industries will notify the owner by mail and advise them to contact Altec Service to replace the compliance label.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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