Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain at35-g, at37-g, at235, and at237 aerial devices manufactured from january 2005 through october 2008. These units are equipped with billet steel counterweight that is welded in place. In the event of weld failure, the counterweight may fall out while travelling.
What could happen
If these steel pieces fall in the path of the vehicle or other traffic, a vehicle crash involving death or serious injury may result.
The fix
Altec has developed kits to improve the attachment of the billet steel counterweights. Customers at their option may perform the repair or have a dealer install the kit free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during april 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec At200A 2006–2007
- Altec At235P 2006–2008
- Altec At237 2006–2008
- Altec At35-G 2009
- Altec At37-G 2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V197000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 28, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 1, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 832
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 1, 2005 to Jan 31, 2008
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Equipment Dec 20, 2024
- Altec recall: Electrical system Jun 30, 2022
- Altec recall: Tires Mar 30, 2020
- Altec recall: Equipment Sep 26, 2013
- Altec recall: Electrical system May 29, 2013
- Altec recall: Suspension Aug 8, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.