Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V197000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V197000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Includes 832 affected units, COUNTERWEIGHT ATTACHMENT BRACKETS, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V197000

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-03-28T00:00:00

Subject: Counterweight attachment brackets

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 832

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If these steel pieces fall in the path of the vehicle or other traffic, a vehicle crash involving death or serious injury may result.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pn2f_jv4e~3gn4

NHTSA ID: 11V197000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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