2018 Altec AT200A: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2018 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 3 complaints (100.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 |
Suspension: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 |
2023: 3
Pattern summary
Suspension leads the component reports. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11559378 · 2023-12-10 (December 10, 2023)
Driver side leaf spring rebound clips are broken
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Owner report 11559380 · 2023-12-10 (December 10, 2023)
Driver side leaf spring rebound clips are broken
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Owner report 11559381 · 2023-12-10 (December 10, 2023)
Driver side leaf spring rebound clips are broken.
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Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
20V187000 · Tires:Markings
Reported: 2020-03-30 (March 30, 2020)
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.
Consequence: An overload condition may reduce the vehicle's stability or result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗22V469000 · Electrical System
Reported: 2022-06-30 (June 30, 2022)
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.
Consequence: An overloaded electrical circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗24V952000 · Equipment:Other:Labels | Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs
Reported: 2024-12-20 (December 20, 2024)
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.
Consequence: Overload of the front axle capacity could cause it to fail and instability, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗