NHTSA Recall 16V536000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V536000; Date: Jul. 14, 2016
Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Altec Aerial Device; 2016 Altec Aerial Device; 2015 Altec Digger Derrick; 2016 Altec Digger Derrick
Component: Equipment:mechanical:winch
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 252
Recall Summary:
Altec industries inc. (altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 aerial devices and digger derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.
How to Fix:
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is csn 635.
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 26, 2016
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