Altec Recall 12V390000: Suspension, Front, Springs, Torsion Bar

NHTSA recall 12V390000 · announced August 8, 2012 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 141 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.