ALTEC NOVAE ST81181TPL2-B-140 2009: EQUIPMENT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V616000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ALTEC | NOVAE ST81181TPL2-B-140 | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-11-13 | 2014-10-03 | 2014-10-03 |
Production Dates: 2009-08-31 - 2012-09-27
Manufacturers Involved: Altec Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: CSN 605
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 344
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Altec Industries Inc. "Altec" is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Novae Sure-Trac ST81181TPL2-B-140 equipment trailers built August 31, 2009, to September 27, 2012, and manufactured with 3/16 inch thick steel tubing. The tongue of the affected trailers may crack and separate from the trailer frame.
If the trailer tongue fails, a loss of control of the trailer or a separation of the trailer from the tow vehicle may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Altec will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair any cracks found and add a reinforcing kit, free of charge. The recall begin on November 13, 2014. Owners may contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832. Altec's number for the recall is CSN 605.
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.
