Vehicle recall 14V357000 · June 19, 2014
Altec AT248F, AT3X-G and 2 more models
These torsion bars have welds that could fail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries, Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2013 AT237, and 2013-2014 AT3X-G, AT40-G, and AT248F aerial trucks manufactured August 2013 through April 2014, built on Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis, and equipped with front "Stable Ride" torsion bars. These torsion bars have welds that could fail.
- Consequence
- If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
- Remedy
- Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front torsion bars and replace any that have deficient welds, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 599.
- 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
- 14V357000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 2014
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 599
- Owner notification
- August 20, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 258
- 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 AT237 (2013): 2013
- Altec AT248F (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Altec AT3X-G (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
- Altec AT40-G (2013-2014): 2014, 2013
Has your Altec been repaired?
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