Altec AT237, AT235P +3 more: Equipment

Affects Altec AT237, AT235P, AT37-G, AT200A, AT35-G · 2006–2009 — about 832 vehicles.

The hazard

IF THESE STEEL PIECES FALL IN THE PATH OF THE VEHICLE OR OTHER TRAFFIC, A VEHICLE CRASH INVOLVING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT.

What to do

ALTEC HAS DEVELOPED KITS TO IMPROVE THE ATTACHMENT OF THE BILLET STEEL COUNTERWEIGHTS. CUSTOMERS AT THEIR OPTION MAY PERFORM THE REPAIR OR HAVE A DEALER INSTALL THE KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALTEC AT 1-877-462-5832.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational