2012 ALTEC AT40M/P Recall

Campaign:

12V390000 on 08/08/2012

Component:

Suspension:front:springs:torsion bar

Affected:

141

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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