Altec recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction.
What could happen
As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicles covered
- Altec At200A 2012
- Altec At235 2012
- Altec At235P 2012
- Altec At30-G 2012
- Altec At37-G 2012
- Altec At40M/P 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V390000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 8, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 27, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 141
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 560
Notes
Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 560.Customers may 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 Sep 26, 2013
- Altec recall: Electrical system May 29, 2013
- Altec recall: Equipment Mar 28, 2011
- Altec recall: Steering Sep 2, 2010
- Altec recall: Equipment Nov 23, 2010
- Altec recall: Equipment Dec 20, 2024
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.