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Altec Digger Derrick Recall 13V141: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13V141, reported April 11, 2013, 1,057 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V141Altec Industries Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 DC, and DL/DM Digger Derrick utility trucks, equipped with boom tip winches using Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products) winch drums. In the affected vehicles, the winch drum could deform or fracture.
Risk
If the winch fails while in use, it could cause personal injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will replace the winch drum, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2013. Altec's recall campaign number is CSN 574.
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.

Affected vehicles

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