NHTSA Recall 14V616000: Equipment
Altec Industries Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 344 vehicles. It affects 2009–2012 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V616000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | CSN 605 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | October 3, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V616000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.