Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V357000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V357000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 258 affected units, Torsion Bar Weld Failure, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V357000
Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-06-19T00:00:00
Subject: Torsion bar weld failure
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 258

Details

MFR Campaign Number: CSN 599
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 61.24

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NHTSA ID: 14V357000
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