NHTSA Recall 12V041000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V041000; Date: Feb. 3, 2012
If the bracket was installed incorrectly, the components could be dislodged when the boom is raised towards the maximum elevation and could cause the atb switch, cover, and weight to fall, increasing the risk of injury to people or property below.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Altec AC18; 2011 Altec AC23; 2008 Altec AC38; 2009 Altec AC38; 2010 Altec AC38; 2011 Altec AC38
Component: Equipment:mechanical
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 18
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 ac38 and model year 2011 ac18 and ac23 utility vehicles, equipped with an anti-two block (atb) switch tree guard option. The atb tree guard switch bracket may have been installed incorrectly.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and instruct unit owners to inspect the installation of the tree guard switch bracket and correct any incorrect installations. The safety recall began on February 21, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.
Recall Notes:
Altec's recall campaign number is csn 556. 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: Feb 21, 2012
Also see: