NHTSA Recall 14V357000: Torsion bar (suspension)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 258 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Altec AT237.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V357000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 599 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › TORSION BAR |
| Report received | June 19, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 20, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V357000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec AT237 | 2013 |
| Altec AT248F | 2013, 2014 |
| Altec AT3X-G | 2013, 2014 |
| Altec AT40-G | 2013, 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.