2014-2020 Altec Aerial Device recall: labels
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall on May 26, 2020. It covers about 396 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 396
- reported
- May 26, 2020
- owners notified
- Jul 24, 2020
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V301000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V301000
Is there a recall on the 2014-2020 Altec Aerial Device labels?
Yes. Recall 20V301000, reported on May 26, 2020, covers about 396 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V301000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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