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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V357000

2014 Altec At248f | 2013 Altec At237 | 2013 Altec At248f | 2014 Altec At3x-G | 2013 Altec At40-G | 2014 Altec At40-G | 2013 Altec At3x-G — Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar

Published June 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: June 19, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V357000, published June 23, 2014 and initiated June 19, 2014. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2014 Altec At248f | 2013 Altec At237 | 2013 Altec At248f | 2014 Altec At3x-G | 2013 Altec At40-G | 2014 Altec At40-G | 2013 Altec At3x-G — Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar.

What's the hazard

Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks manufactured August 2013 through April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. These torsion bars have welds that could fail.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front torsion bars and replace any that have deficient welds, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 599.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
AT248F
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2014 ALTEC AT248F | 2013 ALTEC AT237 | 2013 ALTEC AT248F | 2014 ALTEC AT3X-G | 2013 ALTEC AT40-G | 2014 ALTEC AT40-G | 2013 ALTEC AT3X-G
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Altec At248f | 2013 Altec At237 | 2013 Altec At248f | 2014 Altec At3x-G | 2013 Altec At40-G | 2014 Altec At40-G | 2013 Altec At3x-G — Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V357000 on June 23, 2014. Reported hazard: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks manufactured August 2013 through April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. These torsion bars have welds that could fail.

What should I do if I have this product?

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front torsion bars and replace any that have deficient welds, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 599.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: AT248F.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)