Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Telescoping Aerial Device 2005–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V009000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 9, 2017
- Owners notified
- Mar 15, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 617
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 15, 2005 to Apr 15, 2016
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.