Springs: torsion barRecall 14V-357 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 14V-357 covers 258 Altec vehicles for a springs: torsion bar problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 61% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V357000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
61%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.