Altec Recalls 2010-2012 Cranes Due to Outrigger Bracket Defect
Altec is recalling 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes because front bumper outrigger brackets may be inadequate, potentially reducing stability and causing injury or death.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect could result in injury, death, and/or property damage, and identifies a structural vehicle defect involving inadequate mounting brackets.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes with front bumper outriggers mounted on Kenworth chassis. These vehicles were manufactured between November 2010 and October 2012. The recall involves 17 affected units.
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. This defect may allow the outrigger to bend, reducing the stability of the crane truck, which could result in injury, death, and/or property damage.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 573.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC AC38, AC18, AC23
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Crane Trucks
- Affected units
- 17
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
- AC18
- AC23
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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