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NHTSA recall 11V397000

Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch

Altec Service Body

Reported Aug 3, 20114,500 vehicles affectedALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.Maker’s number CSN 546Built May 1, 2009 – May 31, 2011

The defect

Altec IS recalling certain model year 2009-2011 service utility body vehicles manufactured from may 2009 through may 2011. the compartment latch may fail in the secondary (safety catch) position.

The risk

The compartment door on the utility service body could come open during transit if the primary latching position IS not engaged. a person or object could then fall from the vehicle during operation, causing injury and/or property damage.

The remedy

Altec will direct the customers to inspect the compartment door latches and replace any that do not hold in the secondary latching position. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 7, 2011. owners may contact altec at 1-877-462-5832.

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Vehicles in this recall

Altec Service Body
200920102011

Notes

Altec's safety recall number IS csn 546.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .