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NHTSARecalled Jan 9, 2017 · #17V009000

Winch Brake may allow Unexpected Line Movement

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Winch Brake may allow Unexpected Line Movement
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice