2008 Altec Ac38 | 2011 Altec Ac23 | 2011 Altec Ac18 | 2009 Altec Ac38 | 2010 Altec Ac38 | 2011 Altec Ac38 — Equipment: mechanical
Published February 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V041000, published February 5, 2012 and initiated February 3, 2012. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2008 Altec Ac38 | 2011 Altec Ac23 | 2011 Altec Ac18 | 2009 Altec Ac38 | 2010 Altec Ac38 | 2011 Altec Ac38 — Equipment: mechanical.
What's the hazard
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 AC38 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AC18 AND AC23 UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-TWO BLOCK (ATB) SWITCH TREE GUARD OPTION. THE ATB TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
What to do
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND INSTRUCT UNIT OWNERS TO INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET AND CORRECT ANY INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Model
- AC38
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries, Inc.
- Lot
- 2008 ALTEC AC38 | 2011 ALTEC AC23 | 2011 ALTEC AC18 | 2009 ALTEC AC38 | 2010 ALTEC AC38 | 2011 ALTEC AC38
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2008 Altec Ac38 | 2011 Altec Ac23 | 2011 Altec Ac18 | 2009 Altec Ac38 | 2010 Altec Ac38 | 2011 Altec Ac38 — Equipment: mechanical recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V041000 on February 5, 2012. Reported hazard: ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 AC38 AND MODEL YEAR 2011 AC18 AND AC23 UTILITY VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN ANTI-TWO BLOCK (ATB) SWITCH TREE GUARD OPTION. THE ATB TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
What should I do if I have this product?
ALTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND INSTRUCT UNIT OWNERS TO INSPECT THE INSTALLATION OF THE TREE GUARD SWITCH BRACKET AND CORRECT ANY INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. 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: AC38.