Altec recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
What could happen
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
The fix
Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.
Vehicles covered
- Altec Aerial Device 2012–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V602000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 15, 2019
- Owners notified
- Oct 7, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 23
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 15, 2012 to Jul 15, 2012
- Part
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
- Maker's own recall number
- CSN 734
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Altec recall: Back over prevention Oct 9, 2026
- Altec recall: Forward collision avoidance Apr 17, 2026
- Altec recall: Equipment Mar 13, 2026
- Altec recall: Exterior lighting Dec 18, 2025
- Altec recall: Equipment Sep 19, 2025
- Altec recall: Electrical system Sep 5, 2025
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.