Vehicle recall 11V197000 · March 28, 2011
Altec AT235P, AT237 and 3 more models
These units are equipped with billet steel counterweight that is welded in place.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V197000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 28, 2011
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Owner notification
- April 1, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 832
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Altec AT200A (2006-2007): 2007, 2006
- Altec AT235P (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Altec AT237 (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006
- Altec AT35-G (2009): 2009
- Altec AT37-G (2009): 2009
Has your Altec been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Altec dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.