Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V616000 Reported October 3, 2014

Trailer tongue may fail

Altec Industries, Inc. · N/A · 344 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V616000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN 605
Manufacturer
Altec Industries, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
344
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 3, 2014
Completion Rate
42.15

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V616000 or campaign CSN 605.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V616000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V616000?

NHTSA recall 14V616000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on October 3, 2014. It addresses: Trailer tongue may fail. The recall affects approximately 344 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V616000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 605. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.