The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V357000·Announced 2014-06-19

Altec Aerial Trucks Recalled for Front Torsion Bar Weld Failure Risk

Altec is recalling 258 aerial trucks because front torsion bar welds could fail, potentially causing vehicle instability and injury to the operator.

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 (torsion bar welds) that could cause vehicle instability and injury to the operator, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between August 2013 and April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. The recall involves 258 affected units.

The defect involves welds on the front torsion bars that could fail. If the welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
ALTEC AT248F, AT237, AT3X-G, AT40-G
Brand
ALTEC
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
258

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 (4)

  • AT248F
  • AT237
  • AT3X-G
  • AT40-G

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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