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NHTSARecalled Apr 11, 2013 · #13V141000

Winch Drum Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture. If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.

Product details

Product
Winch Drum Fracture
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
2012 DC
UPCs

What you should do

Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.

View the official CPSC notice