ALTEC AT200A 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V390000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AT200A 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-08-27 2012-08-08 2012-08-09

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 560

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 141

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Notes

Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 560.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; or go to http://www.safercar.gov.