2012–2019 Altec Aerial Device recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
💥 The risk
If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
🔧 The fix
Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.
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
- 19V602000
- Manufacturer recall #
- CSN 734
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 23
- Component
- EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
- Owner phone
- 1-877-462-5832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 7, 2019
- Built
- Jul 15, 2012 – Jul 15, 2012
- 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.