2012 Altec AT40M/P Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Altec AT40M/P. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Altec AT40M/P
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Torsion bar (suspension)
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.
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Altec AT40M/P. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Altec AT40M/P model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Altec AT40M/P model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Altec AT40M/P | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Altec AT40M/P | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Altec AT40M/P | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Altec AT40M/P | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Altec AT40M/P
How do I know if my 2012 Altec AT40M/P has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Altec AT40M/P; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Altec dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V390000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Altec models
- AT200A3 complaints
- Aerial Device1 complaints
- 43000 complaints
- 470 Knuckle Boom Crane0 complaints
- 47000 complaints
- 49000 complaints
- 73000 complaints
- 74000 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.