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NHTSA Campaign 19V602000

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Issued by Altec Industries Inc. · Reported Aug 15, 2019 · 23 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2012 23
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2013 23
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2014 23
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2015 23
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2016 23
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2017 23
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2018 23
ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2019 23

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V602000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.