Altec Telescoping Aerial Device (2005-2016): Equipment
Recall 17V009000 · Jan 9, 2017 · Altec Industries Inc.
617
vehicles affected
617
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V009000
- Date
- Jan 9, 2017
- Maker
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Units affected
- 617
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment > Mechanical > Winch
- Model years
- 2005-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 12 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Altec | Telescoping Aerial Device | 2005-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V009000?
1 model: Altec Telescoping Aerial Device (2005-2016), about 617 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V009000?
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.
What can happen?
If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.