NHTSA Recall 13V141000
Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2013-04-11. An estimated 1,057 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Risk
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 574
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.