2012 ALTEC AT30-G
2012 ALTEC AT30-G Recall Title: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
2012 ALTEC AT30-G Recall Date: 2012-08-08
2012 ALTEC AT30-G NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 12V390000
2012 ALTEC AT30-G Recall Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
2012 ALTEC AT30-G Recall Component(s): SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
2012 ALTEC AT30-G Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 141
2012 ALTEC AT30-G Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2012 ALTEC AT30-G Recall 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.