2012 Altec AT235 Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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EquipmentReported September 26, 2013 · 1,145 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 AT200A, AT235, AT235P, AT30-G, AT35-G, AT37-G, AT40-G and AT237 Aerial Devices mounted on Ford Super Duty Chassis' equipped with 6.8L gas engines and Muncie FR67 power take offs (PTO). In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: Oil leaking onto the thermal blanket combined with heat from exhaust may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected pressure switch and thermal blanket with the kit identified by Muncie, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Consumerr's may contact Altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's recall number is CSN 583.

Recall number 13V458000 · Recall details

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cablesReported May 29, 2013 · 761 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AT200A, AT235/235P, AT237, AT248F, AT35/37-G, and AT40-G aerial devices built on Ford F550 chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating of 19,500lbs. The battery cable going to the unit auxiliary functions could be damaged and possibly short to ground.
Risk: If the battery cable shorts to ground, it may overheat, resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Altec began notifying affected owners on April 24, 2013. Dealers will re-route the auxiliary function battery cables. Owners may contact Altec at 1‑800‑860‑0183. Altec's recall number is CSN 565.

Recall number 13V224000 · Recall details

Suspension: front: springs: torsion barReported August 8, 2012 · 141 vehicles affected

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

Recall number 12V390000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2012 Altec AT235 have?

3 recalls, covering equipment, electrical system and suspension.

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