Vehicle recall 19V602000 · August 15, 2019
2012-2019 Altec Aerial Device
The recovery winch valve may allow the winch to lift more than it is rated for.
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 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
- If the recovery winch attempts to lift more than it is rated for, it can increase the risk of an injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 19V602000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 15, 2019
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 734
- Owner notification
- October 7, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23
- 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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