2014 Altec At3x-g Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V357000
Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 599
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 2013
Manufactured End Date: April 30th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: August 20th, 2014

Defect Summary:
Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks manufactured August 2013 through April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. These torsion bars have welds that could fail.

Consequence Summary:
If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.

Corrective Summary:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front torsion bars and replace any that have deficient welds, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 599.

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.