Recall 12V041000: Altec industries inc.

Report received

Feb 3, 2012

Manufacturer

Altec industries inc.

Potentially affected

18vehicles

Model years

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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 model year 2008-2011 ac38 and model year 2011 ac18 and ac23 utility vehicles, equipped with an anti-two block (atb) switch tree guard option. The atb tree guard switch bracket may have been installed incorrectly.

Possible consequence

If the bracket was installed incorrectly, the components could be dislodged when the boom is raised towards the maximum elevation and could cause the atb switch, cover, and weight to fall, increasing the risk of injury to people or property below.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and instruct unit owners to inspect the installation of the tree guard switch bracket and correct any incorrect installations. The safety recall began on february 21, 2012. Owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.