Recall 11V197000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2006-2009 ALTEC AT237
RECALL This recall affects up to 832 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 11V197000 |
| Manufacturer | ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 832 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ALTEC IS RECALLING CERTAIN AT35-G, AT37-G, AT235, AND AT237 AERIAL DEVICES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2005 THROUGH OCTOBER 2008. THESE UNITS ARE EQUIPPED WITH BILLET STEEL COUNTERWEIGHT THAT IS WELDED IN PLACE. IN THE EVENT OF WELD FAILURE, THE COUNTERWEIGHT MAY FALL OUT WHILE TRAVELLING.
Safety Consequence
IF THESE STEEL PIECES FALL IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE OR OTHER TRAFFIC, A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
Remedy
ALTEC HAS DEVELOPED KITS TO IMPROVE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BILLET STEEL COUNTERWEIGHTS. CUSTOMERS AT THEIR OPTION MAY PERFORM THE REPAIR OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL THE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V890000 | 2023 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 152 | |
| 25V909000 | 2023 ALTEC AN55 | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP | 18 | |
| 25V810000 | 2024 ALTEC AT SERIES | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 37 | |
| 25V650000 | 2025 ALTEC AN SERIES AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 268 | |
| 25V661000 | 2024 ALTEC FOSV-CA | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 30 | |
| 25V629000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 135 | |
| 25V651000 | 2025 ALTEC A CLASS | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:BOOM/CRANE/LADDER:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 77 | |
| 25V581000 | 2024 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 19 | |
| 25V562000 | 2025 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 903 | |
| 25V529000 | 2024 ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK | STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS | 124 |