Recalls
Recall 121470
USA Recall: Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
Altec industries inc. (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.
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.
Additional 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.
Affected Vehicles