Recall 20V301000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Report Date
20200526
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2015 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2016 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2017 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2018 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2019 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE
2020 ALTEC AERIAL DEVICE

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.