Other: labelsRecall 20V-301 · 2014–2020 Altec Aerial Device
Altec Industries Inc. recall 20V-301 covers 396 2014–2020 Altec Aerial Device for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q2) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V301000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.