Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V301000 Reported May 26, 2020

Tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings

Altec Industries, Inc. · Equipment · 396 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V301000
Manufacturer Campaign
CSN 761
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
396
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 26, 2020
Completion Rate
30.81

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

If the tow hitch is overloaded, the hitch may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 20V301000 or campaign CSN 761.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V301000

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

What is recall 20V301000?

NHTSA recall 20V301000 was issued by Altec Industries, Inc. on May 26, 2020. It addresses: Tow hitch may have incorrect load rating markings. The recall affects approximately 396 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Altec Industries, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V301000 or the manufacturer campaign number CSN 761. 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.