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Altec D2000 Recall 14V461: Equipment:Mechanical:Winch

NHTSA campaign 14V461, reported July 29, 2014, 67 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 14V461Altec Industries Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WINCH
Problem
Altec Industries, Inc (Altec) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 D2000 and D3000 boom tip winch digger derricks, equipped with winch units manufactured by Tulsa Winch Group (formerly Gear Products). The winch drum on the affected vehicles may deform or fracture.
Risk
A fracture of the winch drum increases the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Altec will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace the winch drum if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in September 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 602.
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

Altec D2000201020112012
Altec D3000201020112012