ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE 2015: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V009000

Make Model Year
ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE 2015
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

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.