The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E037000·Announced 2017-07-17

PACCAR Recalls Braden Hydraulic Recovery Winches Due to Adapter Defect

PACCAR is recalling specific Braden Hydraulic Recovery winches because a defective ring gear adapter may cause failure under load, posing an injury risk.

What this means for you

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 could lead to loss of load control and injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

PACCAR Incorporated is recalling certain Braden Hydraulic Recovery winches, model number PD18C, sold as part numbers 05370, 05373, 05374, 05375, 05439, 05644, 06033, 06811, 06979, and 83195. The recall involves 427 units.

A defective ring gear adapter might cause the winch to fail under load. Failure of the winch may result in loss of control of the load, increasing the risk of injury.

PACCAR will notify owners, and dealers will test the winches, replacing any defective ring gear adapters, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact PACCAR customer service at 1-918-259-3258 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH recall
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Category
Consumer Product — Mechanical Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
427

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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