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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V390000

2012 Altec At235p | 2012 Altec At37-G | 2012 Altec At235 | 2012 Altec At200a | 2012 Altec At40m/P | 2012 Altec At30-G — Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar

Published August 9, 2012 · Recall initiated: August 8, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V390000, published August 9, 2012 and initiated August 8, 2012. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2012 Altec At235p | 2012 Altec At37-G | 2012 Altec At235 | 2012 Altec At200a | 2012 Altec At40m/P | 2012 Altec At30-G — Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar.

What's the hazard

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
AT235P
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2012 ALTEC AT235P | 2012 ALTEC AT37-G | 2012 ALTEC AT235 | 2012 ALTEC AT200A | 2012 ALTEC AT40M/P | 2012 ALTEC AT30-G
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Altec At235p | 2012 Altec At37-G | 2012 Altec At235 | 2012 Altec At200a | 2012 Altec At40m/P | 2012 Altec At30-G — Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V390000 on August 9, 2012. Reported hazard: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction.

What should I do if I have this product?

Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries 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: AT235P.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)