Altec Recall 20V301000: Trailer Hitches

NHTSA recall 20V301000 · announced May 26, 2020 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 396 units affected

The 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.

The risk

If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.