Altec AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT30-G and 2 more (2012): Suspension
Recall 12V390000 · Aug 8, 2012 · Altec Industries Inc.
141
vehicles affected
141
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V390000
- Date
- Aug 8, 2012
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 141
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Front > Springs > Torsion bar
- Model years
- 2012
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V390000?
6 models: Altec AT200A (2012), Altec AT235 (2012), Altec AT235P (2012) and 3 more, about 141 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V390000?
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.
What can happen?
As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.