Recall 13V134000

EQUIPMENT

Report Date
20130404
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

Altec is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 AC18, AC23, and AC38 cranes with front bumper outriggers mounted on Kenworth chassis between November 2010 and October 2012. The brackets that attach the outrigger to the front bumper of the chassis may be inadequate to support the full capacity of the crane in certain positions.

Safety Consequence

The inadequate mounting brackets may allow the outrigger to bend, reducing the stability of the crane truck which could result in injury, death, and/or property damage.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the front bumper outrigger attachments. Notification to owners began on May 22, 2012. Owners may contact Altec at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 573.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 ALTEC AC18
2010 ALTEC AC23
2010 ALTEC AC38
2011 ALTEC AC18
2011 ALTEC AC23
2011 ALTEC AC38
2012 ALTEC AC18
2012 ALTEC AC23
2012 ALTEC AC38

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.