NHTSA Recall 23V020000: Equipment
Alamo Group Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 51 vehicles. It affects 2018–2021 Allvac AVRB-18.
| NHTSA campaign | 23V020000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | January 23, 2023 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2023 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 23V020000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.