Recall 11V197000: 2006–2007 Altec AT200A

Report received

Mar 28, 2011

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

832vehicles

Model years

2006–2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Altec AT200A0 complaints
• 2007 Altec AT200A0 complaints