Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V500000 Reported August 24, 2020

Aerial platforms may collapse

Equipment Technology, L.l.c. · N/A · 60 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V500000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
60
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 24, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Equipment technology, l.l.c. (eti) is recalling certain 2020 eti etc 37 ih vehicles. due to improper welds and the thickness of the steel boom tubes, the aerial platform may unexpectedly fall.

Safety Consequence

An aerial lift platform collapse can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Equipment technology will notify owners and will replace the boom tubes on all affected aerial lift trucks at eti's facility, free of charge. the recall began september 9, 2020. owners may contact eti customer service at 1-405-748-3841.

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 Equipment Technology, L.l.c. dealer and reference recall ID 20V500000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V500000

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

What is recall 20V500000?

NHTSA recall 20V500000 was issued by Equipment Technology, L.l.c. on August 24, 2020. It addresses: Aerial platforms may collapse. The recall affects approximately 60 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Equipment Technology, L.l.c. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V500000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.