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NHTSA Recall 17V009000

Filed by Altec Industries, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2017-01-09. An estimated 617 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2005-2016 TA37M, TA41M, TA45M telescoping aerial devices. The winch brake on these vehicles may be improperly oriented, possibly resulting in unexpected winch line movement.

Risk

If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.

What the manufacturer will do

Altec will notify owners, and dealers will reverse the direction of the winch brake and check and adjust the winch brake torque setting, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2017. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 643.

Manufacturer campaign number: CSN 643

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.

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Vehicles covered by this recall