NHTSA recall 17V009000
Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
Reported Jan 9, 2017617 vehicles affectedAltec Industries Inc.Maker’s number CSN 643Built Jan 15, 2005 – Apr 15, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.
The remedy
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.