Altec Industries (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.
Altec Industries – Tow Hitch May Have Incorrect Load Rating Markings
| Report Received Date | 05/26/2020 |
| NHTSA ID | 20V301000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | CSN 761 |
| Potentially Affected | 396 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V301000) |
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