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2013 Altec AT40-G recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2013 Altec AT40-G, covering 1,403 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Suspension: front: springs: torsion barReported June 19, 2014 · 258 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
Remedy
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 number 14V357000 · Recall details

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

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How many recalls does the 2013 Altec AT40-G have?

2, covering suspension and equipment.

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