ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V602000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-10-07 | 2019-08-15 | 2019-08-15 |
Production Dates: 2012-07-15 - 2012-07-15
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 734
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 23
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.
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.
