Recall 16V536000: 2015–2016 Altec Aerial Device, 2015–2016 Altec Digger Derrick
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 14, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 252
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V536000
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 635
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 26, 2016
- Components
- Equipment:mechanical:winch (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology