Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V397000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V397000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Includes 4,500 affected units, COMPARTMENT LATCH, component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V397000
Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2011-08-03T00:00:00
Subject: Compartment latch
Component: Latches/locks/linkages
Potentially Affected Units: 4,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN 546
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The compartment door on the utility service body could come open during transit if the primary latching position is not engaged. a person or object could then fall from the vehicle during operation, causing injury and/or property damage.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V397000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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