2014 ALTEC AT40-G RECALL - #14V357000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : TORSION BAR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2014 ALTEC AT40-G |
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| Manufacturer |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2013 - 4/30/2014 |
| Recalled on |
6/23/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/20/2014 |
| # Affected |
258 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
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