Mechanical: winchRecall 17V-009 · 2005–2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 17V-009 covers 617 2005–2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device for a mechanical: winch problem, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V009000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.