Altec Industries (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.
Altec Industries – Unintended Winch Movement
| Report Received Date | 07/14/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V536000 |
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | CSN 635 |
| Potentially Affected | 252 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V536000) |
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