Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V602000

Equipment: mechanical: winch

Altec Industries Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-08-15.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V602000

Equipment: mechanical: winch

Component
Equipment: mechanical: winch
Manufacturer
Altec Industries Inc.
Vehicles affected
23
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-15
Owners notified
2019-10-07

Defect description

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.

Safety risk

If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.

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.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
ALTEC Aerial Device2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.