NHTSA Recall 13V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V134000; Date: Apr. 4, 2013
The inadequate mounting brackets may allow the outrigger to bend, reducing the stability of the crane truck which could result in injury, death, and/or property damage.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Altec AC18; 2011 Altec AC18; 2012 Altec AC18; 2010 Altec AC23; 2011 Altec AC23; 2012 Altec AC23; 2010 Altec AC38; 2011 Altec AC38; 2012 Altec AC38
Component: Structure:body:bumpers
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 ac18, ac23, and ac38 cranes with front bumper outriggers mounted on kenworth chassis between November 2010 and October 2012. The brackets that attach the outrigger to the front bumper of the chassis may be inadequate to support the full capacity of the crane in certain positions.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the front bumper outrigger attachments. Notification to owners began on may 22, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall campaign number is csn 573.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 22, 2013
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