ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
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
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.
Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
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.
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.
