Recall
Altec Digger Derrick — 16V536000
NHTSA ID
16V536000
Make
Altec
Model
Digger Derrick
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-07-14
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Units Affected
252
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 635
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.
Consequence
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.