NHTSA Recall 17V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V009000; Date: Jan. 9, 2017
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2006 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2007 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2009 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2010 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2011 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2013 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2014 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2015 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device; 2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
Component: Equipment:mechanical:winch
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 617
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Mar 15, 2017
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