Defect Description For Recall
Altec Is Recalling Certain At35-G, At37-G, At235, And At237 Aerial Devices Manufactured From January 2005 Through October 2008. These Units Are Equipped With Billet Steel Counterweight That Is Welded In Place. In The Event Of Weld Failure, The Counterweight May Fall Out While Travelling.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
AT237
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
11V197000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If These Steel Pieces Fall In The Path Of The Vehicle Or Other Traffic, A Vehicle Crash Involving Death Or Serious Injury May Result.
Fix Defect
Altec Has Developed Kits To Improve The Attachment Of The Billet Steel Counterweights. Customers At Their Option May Perform The Repair Or Have A Dealer Install The Kit Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During April 2011. Owners May Contact Altec At 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20051001
End Of Manufacture
20080131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
832
Date Owners Notified
20110401
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110328