2009–2012 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140 Recall: Tongue of the affected trailers may crack and separate from the trailer…
NHTSA campaign 14V616000 · Equipment · filed Oct 3, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V616000 (manufacturer number CSN 605). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.