NHTSA Recall 14V461000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V461000; Date: Jul. 29, 2014
A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Altec D2000; 2011 Altec D2000; 2012 Altec D2000; 2010 Altec D3000; 2011 Altec D3000; 2012 Altec D3000
Component: Equipment:mechanical:winch
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 67
Recall Summary:
Altec industries, inc (altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 d2000 and d3000 boom tip winch digger derricks, equipped with winch units manufactured by tulsa winch group (formerly gear products). The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is csn 602.
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: Aug 11, 2014
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