ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE 2011: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V009000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2011 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-15 | 2017-01-09 | 2017-01-10 |
Production Dates: 2005-01-15 - 2016-04-15
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 643
Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 617
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2005-2016 TA37M, TA41M, TA45M telescoping aerial devices. The winch brake on these vehicles may be improperly oriented, possibly resulting in unexpected winch line movement.
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will reverse the direction of the winch brake and check and adjust the winch brake torque setting, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 643.
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.
