Recall 13V134000: 2010–2012 Altec AC18, 2010–2012 Altec AC23, 2010–2012 Altec AC38
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Apr 4, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 17
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes with front bumper outriggers mounted on Kenworth chassis between November 2010 and October 2012. The brackets that attach the outrigger to the front bumper of the chassis may be inadequate to support the full capacity of the crane in certain positions.
The risk
The inadequate mounting brackets may allow the outrigger to bend, reducing the stability of the crane truck which could result in injury, death, and/or property damage.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the front bumper outrigger attachments. Notification to owners began on May 22, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 573.
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.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Altec AC18
- 2011 Altec AC18
- 2012 Altec AC18
- 2010 Altec AC23
- 2011 Altec AC23
- 2012 Altec AC23
- 2010 Altec AC38
- 2011 Altec AC38
- 2012 Altec AC38
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V134000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 573
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 22, 2013
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown); Structure:body:bumpers (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology