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Recall Roundup: October 2023

The latest safety recalls from Ford, Altec, Ford, Chrysler, and Mack Trucks.

November 6, 2023
Recall Roundup: October 2023

New recalls from Ford, Ram, Altec, and more.

Photo: Altec/Ford/Chysler/Work Truck

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Have trouble keeping track of safety recalls? We’ve got all the recalls from October in one place.

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If you have any Ford, Altec, Paccar, Mack Trucks, or Toyota vehicles in your fleet, check out their latest recalls.

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Ford Recalls

  • Vehicles: 2023 F-150 Lightning.

  • Component: Windshield defroster.

  • Potential Units Affected: 931.

  • Breakdown: The electronic cabin coolant heater module may be missing a solder joint, which can cause intermittent or no cabin heat and result in an inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system.

  • Solution: Replace the electronic cabin coolant heater.

Chrysler Recalls

  • Vehicles:

    • 2022-2023 Ram 1500.

    • 2022-2023 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs.

    • 2022-2024 Ram 2500.

  • Potential Units Affected: 272,911.

  • Component: Rearview camera.

  • Breakdown: The radio software may prevent the rearview image from displaying.

  • Solution: Update the radio software.

Mack Trucks Recalls

  • Vehicles: 2024 LR.

  • Potential Units Affected: 47.

  • Component: Power steering.

  • Breakdown: The fasteners that connect the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may be loose or missing.

  • Solution: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering gear fasteners and install a new cotter pin.

  • Vehicles:

    • 2024 Anthem.

    • 2024 Pinnacle.

  • Potential Units Affected: 13.

  • Component: Electronic stability control system.

  • Breakdown: A software programming error may cause the electronic stability control to be inoperative.

  • Solution: Reprogram the control unit software.

Altec Industries Recalls

  • Vehicles: 2023 DC and DM Digger Derricks.

  • Potential Units Affected: 44.

  • Component: Gearbox.

  • Breakdown: The turntable rotation gearbox may fail at high loads due to a defect in the brake flange casing.

  • Solution: Test and replace the gearbox, if necessary.

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  • Vehicles: 2021-2023 TL48 trucks.

  • Potential Units Affected: 17.

  • Component: Aeriel device.

  • Breakdown: The bolts used to mount the aerial device to the sub-base may not be tightened properly, which could result in bolt failure, allowing the aerial device to fall.

  • Solution: Replace the mounting bolts and washers.

Pacaar Recalls

  • Vehicles:

    • 2021-2024 Kenworth T280, T380.

    • 2020-2024 Peterbilt 548, 536.

    • 2024 Peterbilt 537.

    • 2020-2024 Kenworth T480.

  • Potential Units Affected: 257.

  • Component: Service brakes.

  • Breakdown: The timing of the trailer brake release may be delayed.

  • Solution: Replace the fittings and hoses in the affected valves.

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