Altec Recall 12V483000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply, Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA recall 12V483000 · announced October 3, 2012 · filed by Altec Industries Inc. · 1,807 units affected

The problem

Altec Industries, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vehicles mounted on a Freightliner chassis. Due to improper installation, the air supply line of the front brakes is susceptible to kinking.

The risk

Overtime, the front brake line could become kinked leading to a loss of front brake control, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Altec will notify owners, and will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 4, 2013. Owners may contact Altec Industries at 1-877-462-5832.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Altec's recall campaign number is MAB 571.Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Altec Freightliner
• 2012 Altec Freightliner

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.