2013-2014 Altec AT237, Altec AT248F and others recall: torsion bar

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on June 19, 2014. It covers about 258 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 258
reported: Jun 19, 2014
owners notified: Aug 20, 2014

Suspension: front: springs: torsion bar

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

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V357000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Altec AT237, Altec AT248F and others torsion bar?

Yes. Recall 14V357000, reported on June 19, 2014, covers about 258 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V357000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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