NHTSA Recall 17V009000: Winch (equipment)
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 617 vehicles. It affects 2005–2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V009000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 643 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › MECHANICAL › WINCH |
| Report received | January 9, 2017 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V009000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Altec Telescoping Aerial Device | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.