Altec Ac18 (2011) – 13V134000

Defect Description For Recall

Altec Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010-2012 Ac18, Ac23, And Ac38 Cranes With Front Bumper Outriggers Mounted On Kenworth Chassis Between November 2010 And October 2012. 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.

Make Of Vehicle

ALTEC

Model Of Vehicle

AC18

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

13V134000

Component Description

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Effect Of Defect

The Inadequate Mounting Brackets May Allow The Outrigger To Bend, Reducing The Stability Of The Crane Truck Which Could Result In Injury, Death, And/Or Property Damage.

Fix Defect

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. Altec’S Recall Campaign Number Is Csn 573.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Altec Industries Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

17

Date Owners Notified

20130522

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20130404

Make Campaign Number

CSN 573

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard