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2009 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140 — federal recalls on file

1 federal recall reported for the 2009 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140

These are federal recalls reported for the 2009 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

14V-616 Open recall Oct 3, 2014

Altec Industries Inc.

EQUIPMENT

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.

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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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