Defect Description For Recall
Altec Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2009-2011 Service Utility Body Vehicles Manufactured From May 2009 Through May 2011. The Compartment Latch May Fail In The Secondary (Safety Catch) Position.
Make Of Vehicle
ALTEC
Model Of Vehicle
Service BODY
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V397000
Component Description
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
Effect Of Defect
The Compartment Door On The Utility Service Body Could Come Open During Transit If The Primary Latching Position Is Not Engaged. A Person Or Object Could Then Fall From The Vehicle During Operation, Causing Injury And/Or Property Damage.
Fix Defect
Altec Will Direct The Customers To Inspect The Compartment Door Latches And Replace Any That Do Not Hold In The Secondary Latching Position. This Service Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On September 7, 2011. Owners May Contact Altec At 1-877-462-5832.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090501
End Of Manufacture
20110531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4500
Date Owners Notified
20110907
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Date Report Received
20110803
Make Campaign Number
CSN 546