ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V536000

Make Model Year
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-08-26 2016-07-14 2016-07-14

Production Dates: 2015-12-26 - 2016-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 635

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 252

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.

Consequence

Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.