Recall 14V357000: 2013 Altec AT237, 2013–2014 Altec AT248F, 2013–2014 Altec AT3X-G +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 19, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 258
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks manufactured August 2013 through April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. These torsion bars have welds that could fail.
The risk
If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front torsion bars and replace any that have deficient welds, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 599.
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
- 2013 Altec AT237
- 2013 Altec AT248F
- 2014 Altec AT248F
- 2013 Altec AT3X-G
- 2014 Altec AT3X-G
- 2013 Altec AT40-G
- 2014 Altec AT40-G
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V357000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 599
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 20, 2014
- Components
- Suspension:front:springs:torsion bar (Suspension)
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