ALTEC 2014 ALTEC AT248F Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 ALTEC AT248F
Brand
ALTEC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain 2014 ALTEC AT248F vehicles due to suspension:front:springs:torsion bar issues. If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the torsion bar welds fail, the vehicle may become unstable, increasing the risk of injury to the operator using the aerial device.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026