Recall 17V009000: 2005–2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device

Updated Oct 26, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date: Jan 9, 2017
Vehicles affected: 617
Models: 1
Initiated by: Manufacturer

The problem

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.

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

2005 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2006 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2007 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2009 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2010 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2011 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2013 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2014 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2015 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device

Details

NHTSA campaign: 17V009000
Manufacturer campaign: CSN 643
Manufacturer: Altec Industries Inc.
Owner letters: Mar 15, 2017
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