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NHTSARecalled Jul 14, 2016 · #16V536000

Unintended Winch Movement

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Unintended Winch Movement
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Aerial
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice