NHTSA Recall 13V141000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V141000; Date: Apr. 11, 2013
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Altec Digger Derrick; 2008 Altec Digger Derrick; 2009 Altec Digger Derrick; 2010 Altec Digger Derrick; 2011 Altec Digger Derrick; 2012 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,057
Recall Summary:
Altec industries, inc (altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and dl/dm digger derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using tulsa winch group (formerly gear products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is csn 574.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 2013
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