Altec Recalls 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks for Winch Defect
Altec is recalling 252 model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks because a hydraulic motor shaft may fail, causing unexpected winch movement and increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a mechanical defect that may cause unexpected movement of heavy equipment, increasing the risk of injury. Per the rubric, this is classified as High because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Altec Industries Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans. The affected vehicles were manufactured between December 26, 2015, and March 30, 2016. A total of 252 units are included in this recall.
The defect involves a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail. This failure can result in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that this unexpected movement may increase the risk of injury.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALTEC DIGGER DERRICK, AERIAL DEVICE
- Brand
- ALTEC
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 252
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (2)
- DIGGER DERRICK
- AERIAL DEVICE
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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