NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Altec AT40M/P Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Altec AT40M/P has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2012 Altec AT40M/P. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Altec AT40M/P. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Torsion Bar
NHTSA #12V390000 · Suspension — Front — Springs — Torsion Bar · NHTSA notice
Reported August 8, 2012 · ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
Potentially affected: 141 vehicles
Altec campaign CSN 560 · Owners notified August 27, 2012
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
As the vehicle hits bumps, it may deviate from the intended line of travel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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