2009 Altec AT37-G
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2009 Altec AT37-G. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2009 Altec AT37-G. Newest first.
Altec IS recalling certain at35-g, at37-g, at235, and at237 aerial devices manufactured from january 2005 through october 2008. These units are equipped with billet steel counterweight that IS welded in place. in the event of weld failure, the counterweight may fall out while travelling.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If these steel pieces fall in the path of the vehicle or other traffic, a vehicle crash involving death or serious injury may result.
Remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10242582Altec has learned that operators might be using the crane and unit simultaneously on certain Altec units equipped with Venturo, Liftmoore, and Autocrane service cranes built from March 2009 to August 2022. These units were designed for single use of the crane or the unit, not simultaneous operation. To promote proper unit operation, Altec has developed an operator aid and new placards outlining the usage of the crane and unit. There are seven total owners/units affected.
- 10230478Altec has learned that on certain AT37-G aerial devices built from November 2007 to April 2018, the rear torsion bar swing arm can interfere with the long runner channels under the body as the torsion bar rotates during road travel. The interference can cause wear issues and can cause welds on the body mounting angles or cross members to develop cracks.
- 10197950Altec has learned that certain AT35/37-G and AT40-G aerial devices built between February 2008 and January 2016 have power wiring for the 12V hydraulic oil reservoir heater which could be insufficient to carry the electrical current required to operate the heater. This could result in damage to the units Power Distribution Module (PDM), causing the oil heater to stop operating. A kit has been developed to update the oil heater power wiring to carry the necessary current. Altec requires this kit to be installed on the affected units no later than the next preventive maintenance interval or 90 days from the receipt of this SIL, whichever comes first.
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