NHTSA recall 16V536000
Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Altec Aerial Device and 1 more
Reported Jul 14, 2016252 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 635Built Dec 26, 2015 – Mar 30, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
The remedy
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.