Vehicle recall 12V390000 · August 8, 2012
Altec AT200A, AT235 and 4 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and will install an updated bracket and spring kit, free of charge. The safety recall began on August 27, 2012. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V390000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 8, 2012
- Filed by
- ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 560
- Owner notification
- August 27, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 141
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Torsion bar
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 (2012): 2012
- Altec AT235 (2012): 2012
- Altec AT235P (2012): 2012
- Altec AT30-G (2012): 2012
- Altec AT37-G (2012): 2012
- Altec AT40M/P (2012): 2012
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.