NHTSA Recall 14V616000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V616000; Date: Oct. 3, 2014
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Altec Novae St81181tpl2-b-140; 2010 Altec Novae St81181tpl2-b-140; 2011 Altec Novae St81181tpl2-b-140; 2012 Altec Novae St81181tpl2-b-140
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 344
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 13, 2014
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