Altec Industries these units are equipped with billet steel counterweight that is welded in place.
The short version
ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. reported a problem with the equipment. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
IF THESE STEEL PIECES FALL IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE OR OTHER TRAFFIC, A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.
CUSTOMERS AT THEIR OPTION MAY PERFORM THE REPAIR OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL THE KIT FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-197.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 11V-197 |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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