NHTSA vehicle safety data
2011 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140 Recalls & Complaints
The 2011 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2011 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Altec dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2011 Altec Novae ST81181TPL2-B-140. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Trailer Tongue may Fail
NHTSA #14V616000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported October 3, 2014 · Altec Industries Inc.
Potentially affected: 344 vehicles
Repair completion: 42.15% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
Altec campaign CSN 605 · Owners notified November 13, 2014 · Vehicles built August 31, 2009 – September 27, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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