2005–2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V009000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 643
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 617
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 15, 2017
- Built
- Jan 15, 2005 – Apr 15, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.