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This is a historical safety record. The campaign may no longer be active.

NHTSA : 19V602000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH

Defect Description

Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Altec AM60E, AA55E, AH75/85/100, AH125, and AH150 Aerial Devices. The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles8

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.