Altec Aerial Device: Equipment — winch

Affects Altec Aerial Device · 2012–2019 — about 23 vehicles.

The hazard

If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and instruct owners to inspect the winch pressures and install an external pressure relief valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 734.

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