Altec recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 service utility body vehicles manufactured from may 2009 through may 2011. The compartment latch may fail in the secondary (safety catch) position.
What could happen
The compartment door on the utility service body could come open during transit if the primary latching position is not engaged. A person or object could then fall from the vehicle during operation, causing injury and/or property damage.
The fix
Altec will direct the customers to inspect the compartment door latches and replace any that do not hold in the secondary latching position. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 7, 2011. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Service Body 2009–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V397000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 3, 2011
- Owners notified
- Sep 7, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,500
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 1, 2009 to May 31, 2011
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 546
Notes
Altec's safety recall number is csn 546.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 .
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- Altec recall: Equipment Aug 27, 2026
- Altec recall: Electrical system Jul 2, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Mar 13, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Sep 19, 2025
- Altec / Terex recall: Structure Aug 29, 2025
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.