2010-2012 Altec D2000 and Altec D3000 recall: winch

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on July 29, 2014. It covers about 67 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 67
reported: Jul 29, 2014
owners notified: Aug 11, 2014

Equipment: mechanical: winch

What is wrong: Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks, equipped with winch units manufactured by Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products). The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture.
Risk: A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 602.

Recall number 14V461000

Affected vehicles

Altec D2000 2010-2012 2010 2011 2012
Altec D3000 2010-2012 2010 2011 2012

Questions about recall 14V461000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2012 Altec D2000 and Altec D3000 winch?

Yes. Recall 14V461000, reported on July 29, 2014, covers about 67 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V461000?

Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1‑877‑462‑5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 602.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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