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Altec Novae St81181tpl2-b-140 — 14V616000

NHTSA ID
14V616000
Make
Altec
Model
Novae St81181tpl2-b-140
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2014-10-03
Component
EQUIPMENT
Units Affected
344
Completion Rate
Mfr Campaign No.
CSN 605

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Altec Novae St81181tpl2-b-140
Model Years: 2011

2011 Altec Novae St81181tpl2-b-140