Defect Description For Recall
Altec Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2011 Ac38 And Model Year 2011 Ac18 And Ac23 Utility Vehicles, Equipped With An Anti-Two Block (Atb) Switch Tree Guard Option. The Atb Tree Guard Switch Bracket May Have Been Installed Incorrectly.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
AC18
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
12V041000
Component Description
Equipment:Mechanical
Effect Of Defect
If The Bracket Was Installed Incorrectly, The Components Could Be Dislodged When The Boom Is Raised Towards The MaximUM Elevation And Could Cause The Atb Switch, Cover, And Weight To Fall, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To People Or Property Below.
Fix Defect
Altec Will Notify Owners, And Instruct Unit Owners 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
20120221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120203
Make Campaign Number
CSN 556