NHTSA Recall 11V197000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V197000; Date: Mar. 28, 2011
If these steel pieces fall in the path of the vehicle or other traffic, a vehicle crash involving death or serious injury may result.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Altec At200a; 2007 Altec At200a; 2006 Altec At235p; 2007 Altec At235p; 2008 Altec At235p; 2006 Altec AT237; 2007 Altec AT237; 2008 Altec AT237; 2009 Altec At35-g; 2009 Altec At37-g
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 832
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 2011
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