NHTSA Recall 05V264000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V264000; Date: Jun. 9, 2005
This could cause a partial loss of braking capability.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Altec AM55; 2004 Altec L Series; 2004 Altec LBH; 2004 Altec LRV
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: Altec Industries Inc.
Affected Units:: 38
Recall Summary:
On certain aerial devices mounted on GMC c7500 truck chassis and equipped with an altec electric-air/manual trailer brake control, the two-way check valve could be installed in either the front or rear brake system in such a manner that stops air flow to that particular part of the chassis brake system.
How to Fix:
These vehicles were only provided to the public service electric and gas company in edison, new jersey. All vehicles have been repaired.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 27, 2005
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