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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V397000

2011 Altec Service Body | 2010 Altec Service Body | 2009 Altec Service Body — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Published August 4, 2011 · Recall initiated: August 3, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V397000, published August 4, 2011 and initiated August 3, 2011. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2011 Altec Service Body | 2010 Altec Service Body | 2009 Altec Service Body — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
SERVICE BODY
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2011 ALTEC SERVICE BODY | 2010 ALTEC SERVICE BODY | 2009 ALTEC SERVICE BODY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Altec Service Body | 2010 Altec Service Body | 2009 Altec Service Body — Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V397000 on August 4, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: SERVICE BODY.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)