Mechanical: winchRecall 14V-461 · Altec vehicles
Altec Industries Inc. recall 14V-461 covers 67 Altec vehicles for a mechanical: winch problem, reported to NHTSA on July 29, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 63% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V461000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks, equipped with winch units manufactured by Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products). The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture.
The risk
A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 602.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
63%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.