2008 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE RECALL - #17V009000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : MECHANICAL : WINCH
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 ALTEC TELESCOPING AERIAL DEVICE |
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| Manufacturer |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/15/2005 - 4/15/2016 |
| Recalled on |
1/10/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Altec Industries Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/15/2017 |
| # Affected |
617 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
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