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HighNHTSA·12V041000·Announced 2012-02-03

Altec Utility Vehicles Recalled for Incorrectly Installed Tree Guard Switch Bracket

Altec is recalling certain 2008-2011 utility vehicles because an incorrectly installed tree guard switch bracket could fall, posing an injury risk to people or property below.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of injury to people or property from falling components, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 AC38 and model year 2011 AC18 and AC23 utility vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with an Anti-Two Block (ATB) Switch Tree Guard option. The recall addresses a potential defect where the ATB tree guard switch bracket may have been installed incorrectly.

If the bracket was installed incorrectly, the components could be dislodged when the boom is raised towards the maximum elevation. This could cause the ATB switch, cover, and weight to fall, increasing the risk of injury to people or property below.

Altec will notify owners and instruct them to inspect the installation of the tree guard switch bracket and correct any incorrect installations. The safety recall began on February 21, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AC38, AC23, AC18
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Category
Vehicle — Utility Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
18

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • AC38
  • AC23
  • AC18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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