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2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device: federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device

These are federal recalls reported for the 2012 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

17V-009 Open recall Jan 9, 2017

Altec Industries Inc.

EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

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.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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