Altec Industries, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V536000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V536000 by Altec Industries, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 252 affected units, Unintended Winch Movement, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 aerial devices and digger derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured december 26, 2015, to march 30, 2016
Defect Summary
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.