ALTEC AT37-G 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Make : ALTEC | Model : AT37-G | Year : 2012 |
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V390000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2012-08-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-08-08 | Date Added to Database: 2012-08-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 560 | ||
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 141 | ||
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. |
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Consequence:
As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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. |