Recall 16V536000: 2015–2016 Altec Aerial Device
- Report received
- Jul 14, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 252vehicles
- Model years
- 2015–2016
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Altec Industries Inc. (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Aerial Devices and Digger Derrick vehicles equipped with front bumper winches or capstans, manufactured December 26, 2015, to March 30, 2016. The affected vehicles have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.
Possible consequence
Unexpected winch movement may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic motor, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-205-991-7733. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 635.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2015 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
- 2016 Altec Aerial Device0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.