Vehicle recall 17V009000 · January 9, 2017
2005-2016 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device
The winch brake on these vehicles may be improperly oriented, possibly resulting in unexpected winch line movement.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 9, 2017
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 643
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 617
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Mechanical › Winch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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