2006–2008 Altec AT235P & 2006–2008 Altec AT237 + 3 more recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If these steel pieces fall in the path of the vehicle or other traffic, a vehicle crash involving death or serious injury may result.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V197000
- Manufacturer
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 832
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 1, 2011
- Built
- Oct 1, 2005 – Jan 31, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .