Defect Description For Recall
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 At237, And 2013-2014 At3X-G, At40-G, And At248F Aerial Trucks Manufactured August 2013 Through April 2014, Built On Ford F-450 And F-550 Chassis, And Equipped With Front “Stable Ride” Torsion Bars. These Torsion Bars Have Welds That Could Fail.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
AT3X-G
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V357000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Springs:Torsion Bar
Effect Of Defect
If The Torsion Bar Welds Fail, The Vehicle May Become Unstable, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Operator Using The Aerial Device.
Fix Defect
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. Altec’S Number For This Recall Is Csn 599.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20130801
End Of Manufacture
20140430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
258
Date Owners Notified
20140820
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20140619
Make Campaign Number
CSN 599