Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237
— Recall Campaign #14V357000
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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 258 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V357000
| Manufacturer: | Altec Industries, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 19, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V357000 |
| Units affected: | 258 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
- Corrective action:
- 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.