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Vehicle recall 13V134000 · April 4, 2013

Altec AC18, AC23 and 1 more model

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
13V134000
Reported to NHTSA
April 4, 2013
Filed by
Altec Industries Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
CSN 573
Owner notification
May 22, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected
17
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Equipment; Structure › Body › Bumpers
Recall 13V134000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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