Allvac Avrb-18 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

January 23, 2023

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Alamo Group Inc. recalls 2018–2021 Allvac Avrb-18

Recall number

23V020000

Brand / firm

Allvac

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 51 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.