Altec Novae St81181Tpl2-B-140 (2012) – 14V616000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ALTEC

Model Of Vehicle

NOVAE ST81181TPL2-B-140

Year

2012

Recall Campaign Number

14V616000

Component Description

Equipment

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Altec Industries Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20090831

End Of Manufacture

20120927

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

344

Date Owners Notified

20141113

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Altec Industries, Inc.

Date Report Received

20141003

Make Campaign Number

CSN 605

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard