Altec AT235 recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Altec AT235, covering 2,081 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Altec AT235 recalls by model year

2013 1 2012 3 2011 2 2010 2 2007 1 2006 1

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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

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsReported September 2, 2010 · 34 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Altec is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 at200a, at235, model year 2007-2010 at235p and model year 2008 at3xg trucks built on gm chassis. There is a potential hydraulic hose routing condition in the engine compartment. The hose could contact and cause some abrasions to an oem 12v chassis wire or possibly rub on the steel power steering line which may lead to possible damage of the hydraulic line.
Risk: This could result in a burst hydraulic hose damage wiring, or a fire.
Remedy: Altec will provide instructions to dealers on how to inspect and install the new bracket free of charge. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact altec at 1‑877‑462‑5832.

Recall number 10V399000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Altec AT235 have?

4, covering equipment, electrical system and suspension.

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