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NHTSA : 20V301000

Campaign Details

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.

Consequence / Hazard

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

Proposed Solution

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 Vehicles7

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.