Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V009000 Reported January 9, 2017

Winch brake may allow unexpected line movement

Q: What is recall 17V009000?

NHTSA recall 17V009000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on January 9, 2017. It addresses: Winch brake may allow unexpected line movement. The recall affects approximately 617 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Altec Industries, Inc. · Equipment · 617 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

17V009000

Manufacturer Campaign

CSN 643

Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

617

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 9, 2017

Completion Rate

56.08

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the winch boom line unexpectedly moves, there may be an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 17V009000 or campaign CSN 643.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 17V009000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V009000?

NHTSA recall 17V009000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on January 9, 2017. It addresses: Winch brake may allow unexpected line movement. The recall affects approximately 617 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V009000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 643. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.