ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY
NHTSA safety record for ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY (UNITED STATES (USA)). Recalls, investigations, manufacturer communications, and the carriers running affected vehicles.
ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY is a vehicle manufacturer headquartered in UNITED STATES (USA) that builds trucks, tractors, or other heavy-duty vehicles for the North American market. NHTSA records 2 recall campaigns issued by the manufacturer, putting ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY in the low-volume tier of recall activity for U.S. heavy-vehicle makers. Use this page to verify whether a specific ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY truck is affected by a recall, audit the manufacturer's safety record before a fleet purchase, or research components most often implicated in defect campaigns.
No active investigations
ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY currently has no open NHTSA defect investigations. The recall and investigation history below covers the manufacturer's complete record on file.
Recalls
2
Open Investigations
0
Communications
0
Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
- Manufacturer ID:
- 2118
- Name:
- ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY
- Country:
- UNITED STATES (USA)
- Type:
- —
Top defect components
Most-cited components across ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY's NHTSA recall history.
| Rank | Component | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2 |
Recent Recalls
Most recent NHTSA recall campaigns for this manufacturer.
| Campaign | Component | Reported | Makes | Years | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V284000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | Jun 25, 2010 | ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY | 2008–2010 | 1,960 |
| 09E064000 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | Dec 8, 2009 | ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY | — | 12,974 |
Recent Investigations
Most recent NHTSA defect investigations for this manufacturer.
No NHTSA investigations on record for ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
Complaint volume (last 5 years)
Owner-filed NHTSA safety complaints naming a make built by ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY, by year of receipt.
2022
8
2023
2
2024
8
2025
7
2026
6
Complaints are filed directly by vehicle owners on NHTSA's complaint portal. Volume tracks owner sentiment, not fault — but elevated complaint years often precede a defect investigation by 12–24 months.
Manufacturer Communications
Technical Service Bulletins and other manufacturer-issued notices.
No NHTSA manufacturer communications on record for ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
Peer manufacturers
Other vehicle manufacturers with similar recall counts — useful side-by-side context.
How to check your ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY truck for known defects
- Find your VIN. Locate the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the driver-side door jamb sticker, the lower corner of the windshield on the dash, or the title/registration paperwork. Every ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY truck has a VIN — older units may have it stamped on the frame rail.
- Check it on TruckCodex at /vin/{your-VIN}/. Paste the VIN into TruckCodex's vehicle lookup. The page returns model year, build plant, every recall campaign that names the VIN's make/model/year window, and any inspection or registration history we have on file.
- Cross-reference NHTSA's official recall search. Run the same VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the federal authoritative answer. NHTSA's database updates within 24 hours of a manufacturer filing — TruckCodex mirrors it daily, but the federal lookup is the legal record.
- Contact your dealer or ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY customer service for clarification. If a recall hits your VIN, the dealer is required to perform the remedy at no charge. Schedule the appointment promptly — manufacturers track outstanding recall completion rates publicly, and an unfixed recall affects resale value and (for fleets) DOT inspection outcomes.
- Document any work performed in case of resale. Keep dealer invoices, recall completion notices, and any out-of-pocket reimbursement requests on file. A buyer's first question on a used heavy truck is whether outstanding recalls have been remedied — clean documentation closes deals faster.
Frequently asked questions about ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY
How many recalls has ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY issued? ▾
NHTSA has 2 recall campaigns on file from ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY. The list below shows the 25 most recent. Use the recall timeline to see how cadence has changed over the last 24 months.
What's the most recent recall by ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY? ▾
Campaign 10V284000, reported Jun 25, 2010, covering the SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES system and affecting approximately 1,960 vehicles. Open the campaign page for the full defect, consequence, and remedy text.
Does ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY have any open NHTSA investigations? ▾
NHTSA hasn't published this for ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
How do I check if my ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY truck is affected by a recall? ▾
The fastest path is to look your VIN up directly. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side door jamb, dashboard near the windshield, or registration documents. Enter it on TruckCodex at /vin/{your-VIN}/ for a full vehicle history including recall hits, or run it through NHTSA's official recall search at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If your truck is in an open campaign, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost to you.
What are the most common defect components in ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY recalls? ▾
Across ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY's recall history, the most-cited component is "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES" (2 campaigns). The full top-10 component breakdown is in the value-add section above — useful for identifying systems with elevated defect risk before purchase.
How does ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY's recall rate compare to other heavy-duty manufacturers? ▾
Peer manufacturers with similar recall counts include 1 & A TRUCKS & EQUIPMENT COMPANY (2 recalls), 3T MFG. (2 recalls), ABASTECEDORA DE TRACTOPARTES Y REFACCIONES LLC (2 recalls). The full peer list is in the comparison table below. Recall count alone is a coarse measure — affected-population totals and severity weighting are more useful for true safety comparison.
Where do I report a defect with my ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY truck? ▾
Report safety defects directly to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem (toll-free: 1-888-327-4236). NHTSA aggregates owner complaints into the same investigation pipeline that drives recalls — your report counts. Also notify your dealer and ATECO EQUIPMENT COMPANY customer service so the manufacturer's internal field-service database has the record. Keep written documentation: dates, mileage, symptoms, repair attempts.
What's the difference between a recall and a service campaign? ▾
A recall is a NHTSA-mandated remedy for a safety defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard — it's required, free to the owner, and tracked permanently by VIN. A service campaign (sometimes called a "customer satisfaction program" or "TSB-driven update") is a manufacturer-initiated repair that typically addresses durability, comfort, or non-safety performance issues; it's optional, may have a labor charge after warranty, and is not tracked in NHTSA's recall database. The Manufacturer Communications section above lists service campaigns and TSBs separately from formal recalls.