NHTSA vehicle safety data
2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device Recalls & Complaints
The 2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Altec Telescoping Aerial Device. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Winch Brake may allow Unexpected Line Movement
NHTSA #17V009000 · Equipment — Mechanical — Winch · NHTSA notice
Reported January 9, 2017 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 617 vehicles
Repair completion: 56.08% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 643 · Owners notified March 15, 2017 · Vehicles built January 15, 2005 – April 15, 2016 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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