NHTSA Recall 11V397000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V397000; Date: Aug. 3, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Altec Service Body; 2010 Altec Service Body; 2011 Altec Service Body
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,500
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Altec's safety recall number is csn 546. 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: Sep 7, 2011
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