Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V390000

Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar

ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-08-08.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V390000

Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar

Component
Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar
Manufacturer
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Vehicles affected
141
Reported to NHTSA
2012-08-08
Owners notified
2012-08-27

Defect description

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Aerial Device vehicles built on a Navistar Terrastar chassis because the Altec-installed torsion bar increases the ride height of the front suspension, which when the vehicle hits bumps, may cause the vehicle to alter its steering direction.

Safety risk

As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes

Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 560.Customers may 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.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
ALTEC AT200A2012
ALTEC AT2352012
ALTEC AT235P2012
ALTEC AT30-G2012
ALTEC AT37-G2012
ALTEC AT40M/P2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.