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2015-2016 Altec Aerial Device and Altec Digger Derrick recall: winch

Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on July 14, 2016. It covers about 252 vehicles.

vehicles affected
252
reported
Jul 14, 2016
owners notified
Aug 26, 2016

Equipment: mechanical: winch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V536000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V536000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Altec Aerial Device and Altec Digger Derrick winch?

Yes. Recall 16V536000, reported on July 14, 2016, covers about 252 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V536000?

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.

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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