2009 ALTEC NOVAE ST81181TPL2-B-140 Recall

Campaign:

14V616000 on 10/02/2014

Component:

Equipment

Manufactured:

08/30/2009 - 09/26/2012

Affected:

344

Defect:

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.

Correction:

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.

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.

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