Altec Telescoping Aerial Device: Equipment — winch

Affects Altec Telescoping Aerial Device · 2005–2016 — about 617 vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to 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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational