Vehicle recall 20V301000 · May 26, 2020
2014-2020 Altec Aerial Device
The tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings, and may have been damaged by unintentional overloading.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Altec Industries Inc. (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.
- Consequence
- If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V301000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 2020
- Filed by
- Altec Industries Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- CSN 761
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 396
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels; Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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