CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain aerial devices and body-only units with Class 3 tow hitches may have incorrect load rating markings. The tow hitch may also have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
If the tow hitch is overloaded, it may fail, which increases the risk of a crash.
Altec Industries will notify owners and provide instructions for inspecting the bumper and receiver tube for damage and repairing them as necessary, along with installing the proper hitch load rating placards on the unit. Owners can contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 and reference recall number CSN 761. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Altec Aerial Device | 2014201520162017201820192020 |
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