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HighNHTSA·21V926000·Announced 2021-11-24

Alamo Recalls Old Dominion Trailers with Wiring Defect

Alamo Group is recalling 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. trailers because incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency brake from engaging if the trailer detaches.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency brake from engaging, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the High severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Alamo Group Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2021 Old Dominion Brush Co. trailers equipped with John Deere engines. The affected models include the LLCT450, LCT600, LCT650, LCT6000, DCL800TM, GMV550, SCL800TM, XV550, XV600, and XV6000. The recall involves 286 units.

The emergency brake system breakaway switch was incorrectly wired. This defect may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes untethered, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and re-wire the breakaway cable system as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 21, 2022. Owners may contact Alamo customer service at 1-800-446-9823 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
OLD DOMINION BRUSH CO. TRAILER MOUNT UNIT, TOW BEHIND UNIT
Brand
OLD DOMINION BRUSH CO.
Manufacturer
Alamo Group Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
286

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • TRAILER MOUNT UNIT
  • TOW BEHIND UNIT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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