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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V009000

2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2014 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2010 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2006 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2009 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2007 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2005 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2011 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device — Equipment: mechanical: winch

Published January 10, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V009000, published January 10, 2017 and initiated January 9, 2017. Recalling firm: Altec Industries, Inc.; 2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2014 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2010 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2006 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2009 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2007 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2005 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2011 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device — Equipment: mechanical: winch.

What's the hazard

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 to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
ALTEC
Model
TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Lot
2008 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2014 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2016 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2010 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2006 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2012 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2015 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2009 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2013 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2007 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2005 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE | 2011 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2014 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2010 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2006 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2015 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2009 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2013 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2007 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2005 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2011 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device — Equipment: mechanical: winch recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V009000 on January 10, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ALTEC. Model: TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)