Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes with front bumper outriggers mounted on Kenworth chassis between November 2010 and October 2012. The brackets that attach the outrigger to the front bumper of the chassis may be inadequate to support the full capacity of the crane in certain positions.
What could happen
The inadequate mounting brackets may allow the outrigger to bend, reducing the stability of the crane truck which could result in injury, death, and/or property damage.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the front bumper outrigger attachments. Notification to owners began on May 22, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 573.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Ac18 2010–2012
- Altec Ac23 2010–2012
- Altec Ac38 2010–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V134000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 4, 2013
- Owners notified
- May 22, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 17
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment; Structure › Body › Bumpers
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 573
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Equipment Feb 3, 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.