Altec Aerial Device Vehicles Recalled for Steering Defect
Altec is recalling 2012 aerial device vehicles because a torsion bar issue may cause steering deviation over bumps, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension/steering) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis. The affected models include the AT235P, AT37-G, AT235, AT200A, AT40M/P, and AT30-G. A total of 141 vehicles are affected by this recall.
The recall is due to an Altec-installed torsion bar that increases the ride height of the front suspension. When the vehicle hits bumps, this modification may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction. This deviation from the intended line of travel increases the risk of a crash.
Altec will notify owners and 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AT235P, AT37-G, AT235, AT200A
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Affected units
- 141
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 (6)
- AT235P
- AT37-G
- AT235
- AT200A
- AT40M/P
- AT30-G
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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