Recalls Of The Day, September 22, 2012

Today two recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration.  One recall is for a commercial vehilce that has equipment that could inadvertently strike an unsuspecting bystander.  The second recall affects a motorcycle that could stall.  These conditions could injury or death.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): ALTEC / AH100 2002-2009 ALTEC / AH75 2002-2009 ALTEC / AH85 2002-2009 ALTEC / HL125 2002-2009 Manufacturer: ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 12, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V456000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 245

Summary: Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2002-2009 AH75/85/100 and HL125 aerial device vehicles equipped with 16-foot radial outriggers. An improper torque was applied to the outrigger cylinder piston retention system during assembly. As a result, the cylinder could loosen from the rod allowing the outrigger leg to protrude beyond the confines of the chassis when it is in a stowed position.

Consequence: If the cylinder loosens from the rod, the outrigger could strike a person or object, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.

Remedy: Altec will notify owners, and will increase the torque on the piston free of charge. Altec has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

Notes: Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 570. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): TRIUMPH / DAYTONA 675 2006-2009 TRIUMPH / STREET TRIPLE 2006-2009 Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date: SEP 05, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V445000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,366 Summary: Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall. Consequence: If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury. Remedy: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. Triumph has not provided notification schedule. Owners may contact Triumph customer service department at 1-678-854-2010. Notes: Owners may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.