CSN864 – Missing Carbon Monoxide Detectors – 2017-2021 Altec SK185-MP, & SKC Landscaping Spray Vans

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Customer Outreach PO Box 8338 [email protected] Phone 1-877-GO ALTEC Saint Joseph, MO 64508 connect.altec.com/login Facsimile 1-877-659-9929 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle. Refer to the provided list. NHTSA Recall Number: Dear Altec Owner, This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Altec Industries, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain SK series sprayer vans built from 2017 to 2021. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. The affected units were produced without a carbon monoxide (CO) detector in the work compartment which contains the sprayer pump engine. While there have been no reports of CO exposure issues to date, the CO levels could exceed the time-weighted Permissible Exposure Limits set by OSHA if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump engine use are not followed. Exposure to elevated levels of CO for extended periods could cause the driver and passengers to experience dizziness, nausea, and/or loss of consciousness. Death or serious injury could result from a vehicle accident if the driver experiences dizziness, nausea, and/or loss of consciousness. Refer to the included notice for the items covered under the Altec Warranty Policy. If you had this repair performed before you received this notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. All work will be performed at no charge to the customer when presented for repair. Compare your unit’s identifying information with the provided list to verify your unit is affected. You may also contact Altec or view your fleet through Altec Connect to determine if there are any other outstanding notices. The repair can be performed by the customer, or you may contact Altec for further assistance. The repair is expected to take 30 minutes to complete. Parts may not be immediately available due to supplier backorder. If you have sold or retired the unit, update the records through Altec Connect. If you have leased this equipment to another person or company, you are required by Federal Law to forward a copy of this notice to the lessee by first class mail within ten (10) days of the receipt of this notice. For US owners: after contacting Altec, if you are still not able to have the safety condition remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to: Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 or call toll-free 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov. For Canadian Owners: if you are still not able to have the safety condition remedied by your dealer within a reasonable time, please contact Altec. We regret this inconvenience; however, we are taking this action in the interest of your safety and continued satisfaction with Altec products. Thank you for your immediate attention on this important matter. 22V-146 May 6, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Customer Service Notice CSN Released: May 6, 2022 Altec Use Only Inspection labor 0.0 hr Repair labor 0.5 hr Account # 010.0690.43151.000.9114.000 Travel Not included NHTSA code 98 Prime fail P/N N/A Doc ref 074900823 Altec Use Only Description Part No. Qty Warranty CO detector kit 991467624 1 Yes 854 Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation Units Affected: SK series sprayer vans built from 2017 to 2021. Verify your unit is affected by reviewing the attached list or accessing Altec Connect. Background: Altec has learned that the affected units were produced without a carbon monoxide (CO) detector in the work compartment which contains the sprayer pump engine. While there have been no reports of CO exposure issues to date, the CO levels could exceed the time-weighted Permissible Exposure Limits set by OSHA if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump engine use are not followed. WARNING Death or serious injury could result from a vehicle accident if the driver experiences dizziness, nausea, and/or loss of consciousness. Exposure to elevated levels of CO for extended periods could cause the driver and passengers to experience dizziness, nausea, and/or loss of consciousness. Customer Action: Order and install the CO Detector Kit, part number 991467624, or contact Altec to perform this installation. The kit must be installed no later than the next preventive maintenance interval or 90 days from the receipt of this CSN, whichever comes first. Requirements: The kit installation is estimated to take up to 30 minutes for one person to complete. This includes a quick visual inspection of the reel rack and tank skid mounting fasteners, as described in the CO detector kit instructions. Completion and Warranty: The repair is covered under the Altec Warranty Policy and can be performed by Altec, the customer, or the customer’s warranty provider. Altec will perform the work for free at an Altec facility. If the customer or the customer’s warranty provider performs the work, a warranty claim must be submitted to be reimbursed for the cost of the parts and/or labor. Altec will allow up to $45 for the labor to perform the repair. Customers are responsible for the travel costs of an Altec Mobile Service technician if the technician performs the work at the owner’s location. Altec Contact Info: Altec Connect: connect.altec.com/login Phone: 1-877-GO ALTEC (1-877-462-5832) | Options: 1 – Parts; 2 – Shop Service; 3 – Mobile Service; 4 – Technical Support; 5 – Global Rental Service Request; 6 – Chassis Repair

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 22, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-146 Manufacturer Recall No. : CSN 854 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc. Address : 210 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham AL 35242 Company phone : 205 991 7733 Population : Number of potentially involved : 46 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2017-2021 Altec SK185-MP, SKC Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All units built between the production dates were delivered with no Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector installed in the van. The recall population was determined from a review of production records. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2017 – DEC 31, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The units were shipped without a CO detector that would warn the van driver and passengers that the carbon monoxide produced by the pump engine in the work compartment could exceed the time-weighted Permissible Exposure Limits set by OSHA if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump engine use were not followed. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Working in areas of elevated levels of CO for extended periods could cause dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. A vehicle accident from loss of control could result in serious injury or death to the passengers or others nearby. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Proper ventilation will maintain safe exposure levels. Elevated levels of CO are not detectible without an air sample sensor, but drivers could experience dizziness and nausea before the loss of consciousness. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On February 9, 2021, the results of a CO test conducted on a prototype spray van with a work compartment pump engine were reviewed. The test indicated that the CO levels could exceed target levels if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump motor use were not followed. The product support group opened an investigation to determine if there were any units in the field manufactured by Altec Spray that could have the same elevated level of CO in the work compartment. The investigation results found that when the doors of the van are left open during operation, the levels remain in an acceptable range. No immediate risk to motor vehicle safety was identified. However, in the fall of 2021 CO alarms were added to production units because if the doors are closed the CO levels can rise above target levels. On February 1, 2022 a potential field action was opened to further evaluate customer work practice, the risk to workers, and determine what Models were affected and the field population of those units. On March 10, 2022, Altec determined that a potential defect was present in a certain field population and determined that a field campaign was required. There have been no warranty claims or field reports identified. There have been no accidents, injuries or deaths related to this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Altec will issue CSN 854 to all affected customers requiring the installation of the specified CO alarm and a safety alert placard. The recall remedy will be completed free of charge when presented for repair. The Altec Warranty Policy covers the recall remedy, including cases requiring reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The affected models were shipped without the remedy CO alarm and safety alert placard. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The alarm and safety alert placard have been added to the production BOM and will be installed on any new units manufactured. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Altec will issue CSN 854 to the owners of the affected units. Altec does not have a dealer network and issues letters to owners only. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 11, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-146 Manufacturer Recall No. : CSN 864 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc. Address : 210 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham AL 35242 Company phone : 205 991 7733 Population : Number of potentially involved : 46 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2017-2021 Altec SK185-MP, SKC Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All units built between the production dates were delivered with no Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector installed in the van. The recall population was determined from a review of production records. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2017 – DEC 31, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The units were shipped without a CO detector that would warn the van driver and passengers that the carbon monoxide produced by the pump engine in the work compartment could exceed the time-weighted Permissible Exposure Limits set by OSHA if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump engine use were not followed. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Working in areas of elevated levels of CO for extended periods could cause dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. A vehicle accident from loss of control could result in serious injury or death to the passengers or others nearby. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Proper ventilation will maintain safe exposure levels. Elevated levels of CO are not detectible without an air sample sensor, but drivers could experience dizziness and nausea before the loss of consciousness. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On February 9, 2021, the results of a CO test conducted on a prototype spray van with a work compartment pump engine were reviewed. The test indicated that the CO levels could exceed target levels if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump motor use were not followed. The product support group opened an investigation to determine if there were any units in the field manufactured by Altec Spray that could have the same elevated level of CO in the work compartment. The investigation results found that when the doors of the van are left open during operation, the levels remain in an acceptable range. No immediate risk to motor vehicle safety was identified. However, in the fall of 2021 CO alarms were added to production units because if the doors are closed the CO levels can rise above target levels. On February 1, 2022 a potential field action was opened to further evaluate customer work practice, the risk to workers, and determine what Models were affected and the field population of those units. On March 10, 2022, Altec determined that a potential defect was present in a certain field population and determined that a field campaign was required. There have been no warranty claims or field reports identified. There have been no accidents, injuries or deaths related to this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Altec will issue CSN 854 to all affected customers requiring the installation of the specified CO alarm and a safety alert placard. The recall remedy will be completed free of charge when presented for repair. The Altec Warranty Policy covers the recall remedy, including cases requiring reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The affected models were shipped without the remedy CO alarm and safety alert placard. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The alarm and safety alert placard have been added to the production BOM and will be installed on any new units manufactured. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Altec will issue CSN 854 to the owners of the affected units. Altec does not have a dealer network and issues letters to owners only. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc. Submission Date : MAY 06, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-146 Manufacturer Recall No. : CSN 854 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Altec Industries, Inc. Address : 210 Inverness Center Drive Birmingham AL 35242 Company phone : 205 991 7733 Population : Number of potentially involved : 46 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2017-2021 Altec SK185-MP, SKC Vehicle Type : Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : All units built between the production dates were delivered with no Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector installed in the van. The recall population was determined from a review of production records. Production Dates : JAN 01, 2017 – DEC 31, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The units were shipped without a CO detector that would warn the van driver and passengers that the carbon monoxide produced by the pump engine in the work compartment could exceed the time-weighted Permissible Exposure Limits set by OSHA if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump engine use were not followed. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : Working in areas of elevated levels of CO for extended periods could cause dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. A vehicle accident from loss of control could result in serious injury or death to the passengers or others nearby. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : Proper ventilation will maintain safe exposure levels. Elevated levels of CO are not detectible without an air sample sensor, but drivers could experience dizziness and nausea before the loss of consciousness. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Kit, Carbon Monoxide Detector Component Description : Carbon Monoxide Detector Component Part Number : 991467624 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On February 9, 2021, the results of a CO test conducted on a prototype spray van with a work compartment pump engine were reviewed. The test indicated that the CO levels could exceed target levels if ventilation procedures of keeping all van doors open during pump motor use were not followed. The product support group opened an investigation to determine if there were any units in the field manufactured by Altec Spray that could have the same elevated level of CO in the work compartment. The investigation results found that when the doors of the van are left open during operation, the levels remain in an acceptable range. No immediate risk to motor vehicle safety was identified. However, in the fall of 2021 CO alarms were added to production units because if the doors are closed the CO levels can rise above target levels. On February 1, 2022 a potential field action was opened to further evaluate customer work practice, the risk to workers, and determine what Models were affected and the field population of those units. On March 10, 2022, Altec determined that a potential defect was present in a certain field population and determined that a field campaign was required. There have been no warranty claims or field reports identified. There have been no accidents, injuries or deaths related to this issue. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-146 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Altec will issue CSN 854 to all affected customers requiring the installation of the specified CO alarm and a safety alert placard. The recall remedy will be completed free of charge when presented for repair. The Altec Warranty Policy covers the recall remedy, including cases requiring reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a pre-notification remedy of the problem associated with this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The affected models were shipped without the remedy CO alarm and safety alert placard. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The alarm and safety alert placard have been added to the production BOM and will be installed on any new units manufactured. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Altec will issue CSN 854 to the owners of the affected units. Altec does not have a dealer network and issues letters to owners only. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 06, 2022 – MAY 06, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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