ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE 2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V301000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | AERIAL DEVICE | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-07-24 | 2020-05-26 | 2020-05-26 |
Production Dates: 2011-06-01 - 2014-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 761
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 396
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches. The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Altec will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing as necessary and installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. This recall began July 24, 2020. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for this recall is CSN 761.
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.
